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Bucks executive Alex Lasry announces 2022 U.S. Senate run

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Feb 17, 2021 12:04 PM ET

Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry announced that he is running for the United States Senate on Wednesday, vowing to bring a "fresh perspective" to U.S. politics.

Lasry is looking to take over the seat currently occupied by Republican Ron Johnson. He is the second candidate in the Democratic field.

The 33-year-old previously worked for the Barack Obama Administration and played a role in getting Milwaukee to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, among other accolades.

He is the son of Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry and is the team's senior vice president. He plans to take a leave of absence from that role during his campaign. It's unclear who will take over the role in his absence.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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