Republican Congressman Heck to run for Reid's U.S. Senate seat [View all]
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican Congressman Joe Heck has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated after 30 years Harry Reid, asking donors for help to fight the Democratic leader's "hand-picked successor."
In a videotaped message and written statement, Representative Joe Heck stressed his experiences in the military and as a physician and said he would work to bring more jobs to Nevada.
"I'm a healer. That's who I am, and that's what I do," Heck said in the video. "Join me and together we can build a stronger Nevada."
Reid, who suffered broken ribs and facial bones in an accident while exercising, announced in March that he would not seek re-election next year, leaving Congress after 30 years.
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