Mitt Romney teases Feb. 15 announcement for Senate bid decision

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks about the tech sector during an industry conference dubbed &quot;Silicon Slopes,&quot; the nickname for Utah's burgeoning cluster of tech companies Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Salt Lake City. Those close to the 70-year-old expect him to make an announcement soon for the Utah Senate seat being vacated by Republican Orrin Hatch. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) — Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks about the tech sector during an industry conference dubbed "Silicon Slopes," the nickname for Utah’s burgeoning cluster of tech companies Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Salt Lake City. Those close to the 70-year-old … Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney … more >

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times - Thursday, February 1, 2018

Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, plans in two weeks to end the speculation about whether he plans to run for the U.S. Senate in Utah.

“Looking forward to making an announcement on February 15th about the Utah Senate race,” Mr. Romney said Thursday on Twitter.

The former Massachusetts governor is expected to announce he is running for retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch’s seat.

• Seth McLaughlin can be reached at smclaughlin@washingtontimes.com.

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