Update: 11 a.m.
Sen. Chuck Colgan (D, 29 – Manassas, Prince William) says he will make an announcement next week as to whether or not he’ll retire as the President Pro Tempore of Virginia’s Senate.
He’s going to take the Memorial Day weekend to work out some family issues and spend time with his wife, who would like to see more of him, said Colgan.
“I’m 85-years-old, and about that time you begin to feel your age. I still think I would make a good offering to the commonwealth, but right now I am going to work out some family issues,” said Colgan.
Colgan says he has an obligation to speculation of his retirement behind him and make an official announcement sometime next week.
Colgan first considered retirement in 2003, but was asked by then Gov. Mark Warner to run for reelection to keep the seat in Democratic hands. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine during his term approached the verteran legislator and asked again if he would run.
“A campaign is long, hard hours, and that’s something that we are going to have to consider when we think about this next election season,” said Colgan.
The senator is up for reelection this fall.
Prince William County, Va. –– Prince William County and Manassas’ state senator, Charles Colgan, is going to retire, reports indicate.
The political blog, Not Larry Sabato, is reporting the President Pro Tempore of the Virginia Senate will retire this year.
An announcement has not been made as to who will replace the long-serving Democrat.
Colgan, 84, was elected to office in 1975 and has served ever since.
Colgan’s 29th District includes Manassas and much of Prince William County.
Among his list of legislative successes is the highway interchange at Prince William Parkway and Nokesville Road (Va. 28) outside Manassas.
Colgan help to found Colgan Air, a passenger airline based out of Manassas.
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