Nov 29 2007
Pittenger to Retire from Senate to pursue Lt. Gov Run
Republican Sen. Robert Pittenger of Charlotte announced Thursday he won’t run for re-election to the state Senate next year, taking what he calls “another step towards running for Lieutenant Governor.”
Pittenger, a three-term incumbent, endorsed former state Sen. Robert Rucho for his seat. His district covers south Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
This will be interesting to see how this plays out. Pittenger has been very outspoken on the illegal immigrant problem in North Carolina and that will be a big issue with voters across the nation next year.
