Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson announced his resignation from the state legislature on Monday as he decides whether to enter the Senate race for Sen. Mitt Romney's (R-UT) seat.
Romney announced last week he would not seek reelection — setting the stage for an already-crowded primary in 2024, with three Republicans having declared their candidacy for the seat. Wilson formed an exploratory committee for a 2024 bid in April, with many conservative lawmakers pushing the now-departing House speaker to run for Senate.Wilson's resignation will be effective Nov.
"I am excited for my next chapter and have full confidence in my peers in the House, Senate, and executive branch to continue making Utah the best place to live, learn, work, and play," Wilson continued.
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