WI: Gov. Jim Doyle Will Not Seek Re-election in 2010

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AP source: Wis. Gov. Doyle won't seek re-election

By SCOTT BAUER
The Associated Press
Saturday, August 15, 2009; 10:05 PM

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will not seek re-election in 2010, a person who was informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday.

The source, who was not authorized to announce it, told The AP that Doyle, a Democrat, would make the announcement public in a Monday news conference and that he would serve out the rest of his second four-year term.

Doyle's office had released a one-sentence statement Saturday saying he would announce his future plans Monday. Because he has not committed to seeking a third term, speculation has swirled that he would not run again. Doyle spokeswoman Carol Andrews would not comment beyond Saturday's statement.

A number of Republicans already are running for governor, most notably Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann. Expected Democratic candidates include U.S. Rep.  Ron Kind, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.