Colorado Gov. Ritter Won't Seek Re-election

Published January 06, 2010

| AP

DENVER -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter won't seek re-election this year.

Ritter, a Democrat, announced his decision Wednesday at the state Capitol. The former Denver district attorney was elected in 2006 in the pivotal swing-voting state.

Ritter has been widely considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. He played host to national Democrats when they held their 2008 presidential convention in Denver.

Colorado Democrats plan a closed-door meeting later Wednesday to discuss a new candidate for governor this year.

Two Republicans are seeking the office, including former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis.

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