Topic - Lynda Blanchard

Blanchard, 61, said she never considered running for office until former President Donald Trump appointed her to serve as ambassador to Slovenia, the home country of former first lady Melania Trump.

Alabama lieutenant governor to skip Senate race in 2022 →

On Thursday, Blanchard announced her campaign for the seat now held by Sen. Richard Shelby, who is not seeking a seventh term.

Former Trump ambassador is first to enter '22 Senate race →