Peter Meijer, former Rep., terminates Michigan GOP Senate campaign

Former Rep. Peter Meijer, who lost his House seat after voting to impeach Trump, has dropped out of the crowded Republican Senate primary in Michigan. Meijer withdrew his candidacy before the deadline, stating that the fundamentals of the race had changed. Former Rep. Mike Rogers, endorsed by Trump, now leads the GOP field. Dem. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is the front-runner. Meijer, a Trump critic, was seen as a long shot. Despite previously voting to impeach Trump, Meijer had softened his stance. This development sets up a competitive Senate race in Michigan.

Read more on www.nbcnews.com