What year did Chuck Hagel not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate?
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2008 was the year that Chuck Hagel did not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate. He had served two terms in the Senate, representing Nebraska, and had become a prominent Republican voice on foreign policy and defense issues. Hagel's decision not to seek a third term was seen as a surprise by many, as he was considered a rising star in the Republican Party.
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