Is anyone else NOT interested in Saxton's seat?
So many people have announced they are considering a run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. James Saxton that it is actually more newsworthy when a public official from Saxton's 3rd Congressional District says they are not throwing their hat in the ring.
Assemblyman and state Sen.-elect Christopher Connors sent out a press release about a half hour ago saying he would not be interested.
"Today, I am ending any and all speculation by formally announcing I do not, nor did I ever, have any intention to run for Congressman Saxton’s seat. I recognize that this is an enormous opportunity, but the truth of the matter is the 9th Legislative District is my home and that is where my heart is."
Saxton, whose district includes parts of Ocean, Burlington and Camden counties, announced last week he would not be seeking a 13th term because of health reasons.
Among the Republicans who say they may run: three-fifths of the Ocean County freeholder board, Ocean County clerk and Stafford mayor Carl Block, former state Lottery Director Virginia Haines and state Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington.
Wealthy, politically connected attorney David A. Norcross, who lost a U.S. Senate bid to Harrison A. Williams Jr. more than 30 years ago, also may be a candidate.
State Sen. John Adler is the likely Democratic candidate for the seat.
Assemblyman and state Sen.-elect Christopher Connors sent out a press release about a half hour ago saying he would not be interested.
"Today, I am ending any and all speculation by formally announcing I do not, nor did I ever, have any intention to run for Congressman Saxton’s seat. I recognize that this is an enormous opportunity, but the truth of the matter is the 9th Legislative District is my home and that is where my heart is."
Saxton, whose district includes parts of Ocean, Burlington and Camden counties, announced last week he would not be seeking a 13th term because of health reasons.
Among the Republicans who say they may run: three-fifths of the Ocean County freeholder board, Ocean County clerk and Stafford mayor Carl Block, former state Lottery Director Virginia Haines and state Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington.
Wealthy, politically connected attorney David A. Norcross, who lost a U.S. Senate bid to Harrison A. Williams Jr. more than 30 years ago, also may be a candidate.
State Sen. John Adler is the likely Democratic candidate for the seat.
posted by Randy Bergmann at 2:43 PM
1 Comments:
I'm sure it would make a great second part-time state job for one of our politicians.
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