Jim Folsom Will Not Run For Governor

By: Katie Hammond | WKRG-TV
Published: April 01, 2009

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. says he will run
for re-election next year.
Folsom said Wednesday he has received a good deal of
encouragement to make a Democratic campaign for governor but he has
decided to seek re-election instead.
Folsom said he's optimistic about what can be accomplished in
the state Senate and wants to continue his role as the Senate's
presiding officer.

BIRMINGHAM - Congressman Artur Davis (D-Bham) released the following statement regarding Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom’s decision not to enter the Governor's race in 2010:

"I greatly respect and like both Jim and Marsha Folsom. He will be a valued part of the Democratic ticket as Lieutenant Governor and if
both of us are successful in 2010, he will be invited to be a genuine partner in my efforts to revive Alabama’s economy. Whoever ends up
running for governor, I will continue to prepare to take my case to voters in every sector of this state."