Sources: No 3rd Governor Term For Pawlenty
St. Paul (WCCO) Two sources have confirmed that Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will announce that he will not seek re-election in 2010.
The sources confirmed to WCCO-TV political reporter Pat Kessler that the announcement about Pawlenty's future plans will include an announcement that he will not seek a third term.
The announcement is expected to be made at a 2 p.m. press conference.
Pawlenty, a Republican, is the state's 39th governor, succeeding Jesse Ventura after he declined to seek re-election. He has served two terms in the position.