Former Republican Rep. Peter Meijer announced a bid for Senate in Michigan Monday, joining an already crowded GOP field vying for the role.

"My wife and I prayed hard about this race and how we can best serve our state and our nation. 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," he said in a statement.

“We are in dark and uncertain times, but we have made it through worse. The challenges are great, but so is our country. If we are to see another great American century, we need leaders who aren’t afraid to be bold, will do the work, and can’t be bought," Meijer added.

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