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Rivera Now Says He Won't Seek Portman's U.S. Senate Seat

WCBE 90.5FM | By Jim Letizia

Published March 12, 2021 at 5:09 AM EST

A national political action committe is endorsing former Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton's possible bid for U.S. Senate. The Democrat is considering a run for the seat of retiring Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio. The 314 Action Fund supports the candidacies of people with a background in science. Meanwhile, Fox News personality and Ohio resident Geraldo Rivera announced yesterday he will not be a candidate. Rivera earlier tweeted he was considering a run.

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