DEROSA, East Deschire--Sources inside the East Deschire capital say popular Governor Lynn DeMont (N) will seek a second term in 2014.
There was speculation DeMont, who has high approval ratings, would retire instead of running for re-election. But sources close to DeMont say he will run again, much to the disappointment of Conservatives, who have few candidates willing to take on the well-liked, centrist governor.
The sources spoke to the Mavocke Capitol newspaper on condition that their identities not be revealed, as they were not authorized to speak to the media. But they told capital reporter Elliot Harris that DeMont considered retirement but has decided to run again.
"He did think about [retirement] briefly, but he has decided, unequivocally, he wants to run for re-election," one source told the Capitol.
First winning a special election in early 2009, DeMont won a full four-year term in 2010, and is expected to have an easy road to re-election in 2014.
During the past five years, he has served as the head of the Nationalist Governors' Association (NATGA), and is credited with helping the NAT reclaim several governors' seats.
He has high approval ratings, and his decision to run leaves Conservatives with few viable candidates willing to go up against DeMont.
So far, the only person to show interest in running is MP Sara Fraser of Bridgeworth, who ran unsuccessfuly against DeMont in the 2009 special election. She has not confirmed if she will run, however.
DeMont's decision likely rules out a bid by MP Dane Gutmeier of Abbott-Allistair, or Christenkerr Mayor Phil Qwenberry. Both are reportedly interested in the governorship, but may wait until DeMont retires.
DeMont will continue to lead NATGA through the 2014 cycle.
There was speculation DeMont, who has high approval ratings, would retire instead of running for re-election. But sources close to DeMont say he will run again, much to the disappointment of Conservatives, who have few candidates willing to take on the well-liked, centrist governor.
The sources spoke to the Mavocke Capitol newspaper on condition that their identities not be revealed, as they were not authorized to speak to the media. But they told capital reporter Elliot Harris that DeMont considered retirement but has decided to run again.
"He did think about [retirement] briefly, but he has decided, unequivocally, he wants to run for re-election," one source told the Capitol.
First winning a special election in early 2009, DeMont won a full four-year term in 2010, and is expected to have an easy road to re-election in 2014.
During the past five years, he has served as the head of the Nationalist Governors' Association (NATGA), and is credited with helping the NAT reclaim several governors' seats.
He has high approval ratings, and his decision to run leaves Conservatives with few viable candidates willing to go up against DeMont.
So far, the only person to show interest in running is MP Sara Fraser of Bridgeworth, who ran unsuccessfuly against DeMont in the 2009 special election. She has not confirmed if she will run, however.
DeMont's decision likely rules out a bid by MP Dane Gutmeier of Abbott-Allistair, or Christenkerr Mayor Phil Qwenberry. Both are reportedly interested in the governorship, but may wait until DeMont retires.
DeMont will continue to lead NATGA through the 2014 cycle.
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