Rubio to Seek Senate Re-Election After Presidential Loss
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Senator Marco Rubio greets attendees as he arrives to speaks during a campaign rally in Salem, Virginia, on Feb. 28, 2016.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said Wednesday he will seek re-election after his loss in the Republican presidential race, giving fellow party members a rare bit of good news in a year in which Democrats are seeking to recapture a majority in the chamber.
“I believe I have something to offer,” the first-term senator from Florida said in a statement. He said Congress needs leaders “who will not only advance limited government, free enterprise and a strong national defense, but also explain to Americans how it makes life better for them and their families.”