Johanns, former governor of Nebraska, will reportedly not seek reelection to his Senate seat at the end of his term.
Letter from Johanns and his wife to constituents: t the end of this term, we will have been in public service over 32 years.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) February 18, 2013
Johanns, who succeeded current Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel, was elected to the Senate in 2008 and plans to retire in 2014.
Sen Deb Fischer (R-NE): I'm sad to see Mike leave the Senate. I am so thankful for his many years of service and on behalf of all Nebraskans
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) February 18, 2013
Mike Johanns(R-NE) retires. Just 1 term. Another former GOV who found Senate frustrating.
— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) February 18, 2013
One prob with talking reluctant well-funded candidates into running >> RT @JGreenDC highly popular Neb Senator Johanns is retiring in 2014.
— Tim Carney (@TPCarney) February 18, 2013
NRSC persuades guys like Johanns and Mel Martinez to run, thinking, well-funded, high ID. But they quit soon, meaning more open seats.
— Tim Carney (@TPCarney) February 18, 2013
Looks like the GOP will have another primary on its hands:
NRSC on Johanns: The Cornhusker state will look to continue its strong conservative tradition by electing an equally dedicated GOP ldr
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) February 18, 2013
Cue another GOP primary battle RT @MortonOWH #NESEN Johanns will not run for re-election http://t.co/eO3IpWiT
— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) February 18, 2013
Senator Johanns from Nebraska won't seek another term in 2014. This is a seat where a strong tea party candidate can win.#tcot
— Alex Amateis (@AlexAmateis) February 18, 2013
