Ted Gaines, on his Assembly website
The race to succeed John Doolittle in California’s 4th congressional district just got a little less crowded. Republican Assemblyman Ted Gaines says he’s out. Also: Analysts believe Rep. Doolittle's decision not to run again is a boost to the GOP.
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Gaines had formed an exploratory committee to consider challenging the controversial Doolittle.
But with the seat now open, Gaines says other qualified candidates are now in the race – so he doesn’t have to be.
Gaines:
“When we started looking at the reality of a run for Congress, it just made sense for me to stay right where I am. I really enjoy the opportunity to serve in the Assembly; I live not too far away; I still have a biz I can run. That’s a pretty good combination.”
Four other Republicans are still competing in the June 5th primary: Former congressman Doug Ose, former State Senator Rico Oller, former Auburn Mayor Mike Holmes and Air Force reservist Eric Egland. Doolittle's 2006 Democratic challenger, Charlie Brown, will take on the G-O-P primary winner in November.