He was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-president Trump after Jan. 6.
Then-Rep. Peter Meijer speaks to reporters at his watch party in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Aug. 2, 2022. Photo: Sarah Rice for The Washington Post via Getty Images"My wife and I prayed hard about this race and how we can best serve our state and our nation," Meijer said.
"We considered every aspect of the campaign, and are confident we have the best chance of taking back this seat for the Republicans and fighting hard for a conservative future."that the West Michigan Republican would enter the race has picked up in the weeks after Meijer formed an exploratory committee for a campaign.Share on linkedin
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