Attorney General Jepsen Won't Seek Gubernatorial Nomination

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced he won't enter the race for governor of Connecticut. Jepsen is currently in his second term as attorney general and made the announcement on WPLR's morning radio show Chaz and AJ.

“My family and I have considered very carefully the decision of whether to explore a campaign for governor," he said. "Any campaign, but especially a gubernatorial campaign, is a commitment not to be taken lightly, and I am lucky to have always had the support of my family for my career in public service. But ultimately, it is my respect for the Office of the Attorney General that has led me to the decision to end any speculation today and announce that I will not be entering the 2018 gubernatorial race."

He said he will decide whether to seek reelection for the attorney general position in the coming months.

Jepsen official portrait