Rep. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) announced on Tuesday plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) while Gov. Bill Owens (R) said he would not run.

Udall comes from a family known for its support of Indian issues. He currently sits on the House Resources Committee, which has jurisdiction over Indian affairs.

Owens said he was pushed by Republicans to join the race but cited family concerns and work in the state for his decision not to run.

Campbell, the only American Indian in the Senate, announced last week he would not seek re-election.

Get the Story:
The race: Udall in, Owens out (The Denver Post 3/10)
'The time is not right for me' (The Denver Post 3/10)

Relevant Documents:
Campbell Statement | Sen. Daniel Inouye Statement | White House Statement | Sen. Wayne Allard | Reaction to Campbell's Decision

Relevant Links:
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell - http://campbell.senate.gov

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