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Sue Myrick won't seek re-election in 9th District

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

(Updated 3:49 pm)

By The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick of Charlotte says she won't run again for re-election to North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.

Myrick made the announcement today through Facebook and her campaign site with a brief video. She said she made the decision after thoughtful discussion with her family and plans to serve out her ninth two-year term through the end of the year.

The 70-year-old Myrick is a former Charlotte mayor and previous U.S. Senate candidate who joined Congress in the Republican sweep during the 1994 elections. She has been in a relatively safe Republican district that this fall will cover portions of Union, Mecklenburg and Iredell counties.

Her announcement comes less than a week before candidate filing is to begin.

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rightwingnemesis

February 7, 2012 - 6:17 pm EST

Her party has left her.....she's too nice to be a part of such a closed minded group that abhors science, and hates minorities and believe women should be nothing more than brood mares. Kudos to Sue Myrick!

ravencottage

February 7, 2012 - 6:38 pm EST

I know Brad Miller is more your type! Actually as much as I admire Myrick I'm glad she is stepping aside. I wish more elected officials would do the same. We need term limits.

jlh7738

February 7, 2012 - 11:55 pm EST

Please elect a Democrat in the 9th to replace Myrick. Next on the list should be a replacement for the lady "perfesser" from Winston-Salem. What a fossil for the 21st century. Bring my home state into the it. She's such an embarrasment when watching her on C-Span in House proceedings.

The_Doctor

February 8, 2012 - 3:50 pm EST

The fact that she is a politician is a clear indicator to me that she's a worthless human being. I don't care if she's a Republican or Democrat. They're all corrupt and self-centered. The only thing I admire about her is that she's stepping down. They are ALL crooks and cheats at that level of politics, Republicans and Democrats alike.