From election wins and losses to Trump showdowns — key moments in Mitt Romney’s political career

He guided Utah’s 2002 Olympics. He won and lost races in Massachusetts. He made history as a GOP presidential nominee. He succeeded Orrin Hatch. And he famously voted to convict Donald Trump — more than once.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Paul Ryan, Janna Ryan, Ann Romney and Mitt Romney wave at the close of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Now-Sen. Mitt Romney has opted not to seek a second Senate term.