Christopher Healy, chairman of the Connecticut Republicans, confirmed Tuesday he plans to inform the GOP that he will not seek another term as the state political party’s leader, The Associated Press reports.
“I think we have built a strong foundation for victory this year, next year and beyond. But it’s time for someone else to step up and provide some new leadership. This is not a lifetime gig,” said Healy
“I have tried to do my duty as well as I can and I’m still going to be out there,” he added. “I’m just taking a different position in the trench, so to speak.”
Healy was scheduled to make an official announcement at a state GOP meeting in New Haven on Thursday evening.
The 53-year-old has been chairman of the state Republicans since January 2007 and was up for re-election on June 28. He was facing several potential challengers.
