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AP sources: Ron Johnson to seek third term as senator

GOP sources say Wisconsin Republican could announce next week

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Sen. Ron Johnson is seen between people crowded to listen to him answer questions.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson speaks to reporters after a town hall Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Boulder Junction Town Hall in Boulder Junction, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters, has decided to seek reelection to a third term.

Two Republicans with knowledge of Johnson’s plan but who weren’t authorized to speak publicly about it confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that Johnson planned to get in the race as soon as next week.

Johnson has put off a decision on whether to run for months, saying there was no rush. But in recent weeks, he has indicated that his announcement would be coming soon.

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