Key takeaways:
- Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized Wednesday after feeling lightheaded.
- Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke, but doctors are running more tests and Fetterman is remaining overnight for observation.
- Fetterman’s staff asked for privacy for the senator and his family during this time.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized Wednesday after feeling lightheaded, according to a statement from his staff. Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke, but doctors are running more tests and Fetterman is remaining overnight for observation.
Fetterman, who had a stroke in May that compromised his speech processing capabilities for months, was driven to George Washington University Hospital by his staff. His communications director, Joe Calvello, said he is in good spirits and talking with his staff and family.
The hospitalization comes as Fetterman is in the midst of a tight race for the Senate seat with Mehmet Oz. In October, Fetterman said his stroke and recovery “changes everything” but that it would not affect his ability to serve.
Fetterman’s staff said they are in close contact with the hospital and will provide updates as they become available. They asked for privacy for the senator and his family during this time.
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