Nevada Sen. John Ensign to resign
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Nevada Republican John Ensign is planning to resign from the Senate Friday, media outlets reported Thursday evening.
John Ralston of the Las Vegas Sun first tweeted he was "hearing Ensign is out tomorrow" and subsequent news outlets, such as Roll Call, soon reported the news on background.
Last month, Ensign announced plans to retire at the end of his current term amid an ongoing ethics investigation. At the time, Ensign said his decision not to seek another term was best for his family, though some began to question whether his paltry fundraising numbers amid the scandal were what really prompted the retirement. But it was immediately unclear Thursday night what had prompted Ensign's surprise resignation.
Under Nevada law, Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval would be tasked with appointing Ensign's interim Senate replacement.
John Ralston of the Las Vegas Sun first tweeted he was "hearing Ensign is out tomorrow" and subsequent news outlets, such as Roll Call, soon reported the news on background.
Last month, Ensign announced plans to retire at the end of his current term amid an ongoing ethics investigation. At the time, Ensign said his decision not to seek another term was best for his family, though some began to question whether his paltry fundraising numbers amid the scandal were what really prompted the retirement. But it was immediately unclear Thursday night what had prompted Ensign's surprise resignation.
Under Nevada law, Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval would be tasked with appointing Ensign's interim Senate replacement.
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He gone by May 3rd!
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