Burris not running for re-election

by: Matt

Thu Jul 09, 2009 at 17:59:51 PM EDT

No surprise here:

U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has decided NOT to seek election to the seat he fought the government to keep.

Sen. Burris is planning to announce his decision Friday by issuing a statement to the press.
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The decision by Burris was based on his inability to raise campaign funds; campaign disclosures with the Federal Election Commission are expected to be filed next week...and he has reportedly only raised approximately $20,00. -Chicago SunTimes

With Attorney General Lisa Madigan also not running, Alex Giannoulias remains the main candidate on the Democratic side, Rep. Mark Kirk on the GOP side.