Cross another name off the list of potential GOP candidates for Iowa’s US Senate seat. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey issued a written statement this morning:
“After talking with my family and thoughtful consideration, I have decided that I will not seek the nomination for our open U.S. Senate seat. I am humbled to have heard so many kind words from Iowans encouraging me to run. Our state and nation are facing great challenges and we need strong leaders in Washington, but we also need strong leaders here in Iowa. I feel at this time I can be more effective serving Iowans as Secretary of Agriculture rather than engaging in a Senate campaign.
“Congressman Steve King has been a strong conservative leader in Washington and would serve our state well in the Senate. Should he decide to run, he would have my full support. If he decides against running, our state is fortunate to have many qualified and exciting candidates and I look forward to working with our party’s nominee to win this important election.”
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About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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