GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga will not run for Senate in Michigan next year, he said Wednesday, after spending months irking congressional leadership by considering a bid in the open battleground seat.

“After careful consideration with Natalie and my family, as well as in consultation with President [Donald] Trump, I have decided against a bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan,” Huizenga said in a post on X. “I look forward to announcing my future plans later this year.”

The eight-term member of Congress’ decision opens the door for former Rep. Mike Rogers to glide to a second straight Republican nomination, after he lost an open-seat race last year.

And nat…

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