Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico will not seek re-election

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Democratic Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico announces he will not seek reelection in 2020. He is the only currently serving member of the Udall political dynasty that spans over a century.

"The worst thing anyone in public office can do is believe the office belongs to them, rather than to the people they represent," Udall continues. "That’s why I’m announcing today that I won’t be seeking re-election next year."

Though the senator maintained that he is "confident that we could run a strong campaign next year to earn a third term," he is interested in different ways to serve New Mexico and the nation and added that he is "certainly not retiring.""In fact, I see these next two years as an incredible opportunity," Udall writes.

The 70-year-old's political career started amid a blue wave that accompanied President Barack Obama's

 

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One political dynasty done. How many more to go.

Sad for NM

Whatever...

. Did you say... from New Mexico? Past NM Gov Richardson connection and NK?🧐 .

It is a shame!🇺🇸🥊

Probably a smart decision.

Yes

Good, time for a change!

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Isn’t Mike Lee a Udall cousin?

Who

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