OLYMPIA, Wash., July 21 (UPI) -- Washington's Gov. Gary Locke announced Monday he would not be seeking a third term in office next year.
The 53-year-old Democrat was re-elected in 2000 and says he wants to devote more time to his family although he has seen his popularity shrink recently as Washington's economy struggles.
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The Seattle Times said that Democratic Attorney General Christine Gregoire is considering running. There has not been a Republican governor in Washington since 1984.
Locke has not announced his plans for the future.