Arkansas Senate president says he won't challenge Lincoln in Democratic primary

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Senate President Bob Johnson says he won't challenge U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln in the Democratic primary in May.

Johnson told reporters on Thursday that he's decided against running against Lincoln — a Democrat seeking a third term. Johnson is a former House speaker from Bigelow and says he's decided his family is more important than a Senate run.

Johnson said in August he was considering the race.

Lincoln faces a tough re-election bid with eight Republicans saying they're seeking the GOP nomination to challenge her. Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has also been mentioned as a potential challenger to Lincoln in the Democratic primary.

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