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Ohio lieutenant governor won t run for Portman s Senate seat Sarah Polus © Greg Nash Ohio lieutenant governor won t run for Portman s Senate seat Ohio s GOP Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said Wednesday he will not run for the Senate seat that will be vacated by GOP Sen. Rob Portman. Portman, who has held office for almost three decades, announced Monday that he will not seek a third term in 2022. The retiring senator has opened the floodgates for a competitive race for potential replacements, as the state has trended right in recent years, making the seat increasingly competitive. After 48 hours of contemplation, Husted decided against pursuing the soon-to-be-vacant seat.

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