Wyo Democrats could get gubernatorial candidate this week

CHEYENNE–Cheyenne attorney Paul Hickey said he is planning an announcement on a decision to run for Governor this week. Hickey ran unsuccessfully against Gov. Dave Freudenthal in the 2002 Democratic gubernatorial primary.

“I have been encouraged by the leadership of the Democratic party, past office holders and friends from around the state,” Hickey said. “It is not an easy decision, but we will make a decision this week.”

Hickey, the son of former Governor J.J. Hickey, said he doesn’t have an exploratory committee in place, “yet.” The former member of the Wyoming Natural Gas Pipeline Authority and Wyoming Water Development Commission said he feels familiar with the issues of the state.

He added he feels the state has an independent streak when it comes to voting for the centrist Democrat perspective, citing the elections of Mike Sullivan and Dave Freudenthal to the Governor’s office.

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