Politics & Government

Sen. Saxby Chambliss Rumored to Not Seek Re-Election in 2014

If Chambliss officially announces his plans not to run, will U.S. House Rep. Tom Price run for the seat in 2014? Last spring, Chambliss told Sandy Springs business leaders that he's a big believer in bipartisanship.

 

The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Political Insider Jim Galloway is reporting that U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will not seek re-election when his current term is up in 2014.

Chambliss is expected to make the announcement official later today.

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During a talk to business leaders at a Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, last spring, Chambliss said he is a big believer in bipartisanship, in Washington.

According to Galloway, GOP House members Tom Price (R-6th District) and Paul Broun (R-10th District) have already shown interest in running against Chambliss recently. He also believes other House members Phil Gingrey (R-11th District) and Tom Graves (R-14th District) will also make a run for the seat without an incumbent in the position.

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