Attorney General Jepsen Says He Does Not Plan to Run for Governor

Attorney General George Jepsen will not run for Connecticut governor in 2018. 

Several people have expressed interest in running, especially after Gov. Dannel Malloy said he will not seek re-election. 

Jepsen, who is serving his second term as Attorney General, made the announcement this morning when he was on WPLR’s morning radio with, Chaz and AJ. 

“I believe very strongly that the responsibilities of the Office of the Attorney General are of the greatest importance,” Jepsen said. “My family and I have considered very carefully the decision of whether to explore a campaign for governor. Any campaign, but especially a gubernatorial campaign, is a commitment not to be taken lightly, and I am lucky to have always had the support of my family for my career in public service. But ultimately, it is my respect for the Office of the Attorney General that has led me to the decision to end any speculation today and announce that I will not be entering the 2018 gubernatorial race. 

He said he will make a decision about whether he’ll seek reelection in 2018 sometime in the coming months. 

Jepsen, the former Democratic State Party chairman, was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2002. 

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