State Senator Don Balfour, Chairman of the Rules Committee of the Georgia Senate, has pulled back from announced plans to seek the Congressional Seat in Georgia’s 7th District being vacated by John Linder. Balfour also announced he will not be a candidate for re-election to the State Senate. Balfour said, “Being a congressman has been something I thought I wanted to do. Needless to say, when John Linder announced that he was not running for re-election, I jumped at the opportunity to be the new voice of leadership. However for the pas three weeks, I have not been at peace about this decision. I feel this is an apropriate time to let all of my supporters know that I will also not be seeking reelection for the 9th district senate seat. I want to offer my heart felt appreciation to all those who have supported me over the years.” Balfour has servedf 18 years in the Senate.
