Ritter cites family reasons in not seeking re-election

DENVER — Gov. Bill Ritter confirmed an hour ago that he will not seek reelection this year. Addressing reports that stretched across the national political mediasphere last night and this morning, the governor told the crowd packed into the west lobby of the Capitol that he was seeking to re-establish the balance between his professional and personal lives.

“I have worked in public service for most of 30 years,” he said. “I’ve had to balance the various aspects of my life… but it has been my family who has sacrificed the most. I haven’t found a proper balance.”

Penry will not seek re-election to state senate in 2010

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports that Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry will not seek reelection to his seat in 2010. It’s a baffling move though not entirely surprising. In the weeks since he unexpectedly dropped out of…

State Sen. Schultheis will not seek second term

Colorado Springs Republican Sen. Dave Schultheis has announced he will not seek re-election in 2010. The staunch conservative posted a blog with the news at his website Monday night and emailed a statement to the Colorado Springs Gazette.…