‘With a heavy heart,’ J.C. Watts will skip Oklahoma governor race

 
BY CHRIS CASTEEL | Modified: May 23, 2009 at 12:12 am | Published: May 23, 2009   


WASHINGTON — Citing business obligations, former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts said Friday he won’t run for governor next year.

Watts’ decision leaves the Republican field, for now, with U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin, of Oklahoma City, and state Sen. Randy Brogdon of Owasso.

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