Pa. Rep. Rick Saccone Suspends Senate Run, Bids To Replace Murphy

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Republican Rep. Rick Saccone is abandoning his run for Senate to instead run for Congress.
Saccone wanted to replace Democrat Senator Bob Casey, but with Congressman Tim Murphy resigning later this month after his recent scandal, Saccone is now suspending his campaign and has announced his bid to replace Murphy in a special election.
Saccone said his constituents urged him to run for the Congressional seat.
“I know this area well