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Ron Johnson

Sen. Ron Johnson: 'Political pros' say he'd likely keep the Wisconsin seat in GOP hands

Portrait of Bill Glauber Bill Glauber
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson hasn't made a decision on running for reelection next year but said "the political pros" in his party are telling him he has the best chance to retain the seat for Republicans.

During a wide-ranging, hour-long interview Friday with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel before a GOP event at American Serb Hall in Milwaukee, Johnson expressed fear over the country's direction under Democrats, defended his record and revealed that even though he has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, around half his family has gotten the shot.