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Governor won't seek re-election

HELENA - Gov. Judy Martz, saying she has done what she promised to do and that she wants to spend more time with her family, said today she will not seek a second term.

At a news conference in her Capitol office, the Republican ticked off a list of achievements dealing with economic development, health care and tax changes and then concluded, ''I have accomplished what I set out to do. I have enacted my vision.''

The surprise announcement is expected to entice Lt. Gov. Karl Ohs into the GOP primary race already crowded with three candidates.

Ohs, who attended the news conference and was unawar...

 

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