Franks says he won't run for U.S. Senate seat
Trent Franks
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Posted: 04/01/2011
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By: Associated Press
PHOENIX - U.S. Rep. Trent Franks says he won't run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jon Kyl.
Franks says in a statement released Friday afternoon that he had been leaning heavily toward running for the post, but ultimately concluded that a Senate bid wouldn't be what's best for his family.
The five-term Republican congressman also cited other duties he wants to continue in his current job.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, a six-term Republican, has already announced he is going to run for the Senate seat.
Associated Press
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