Former US Senator John E Sununu (GG file photo)
In an emailed statement, Senator John E. Sununu announced today that he will not run for office in the 2010 election cycle.
“Representing New Hampshire in the United States Senate is a great honor, but effective public service is much more than just a desire to hold office. It’s essential that the timing fit both personally and professionally.
This year I’ve made commitments to serve several technology firms, begun working with a number of non-profit policy groups, and continue to serve on the Congressional Oversight Panel for the TARP.
Equally important, campaigns require great sacrifice from family. After running in seven primary and general elections over twelve years, my family still means more to me than anything else. I very much intend to keep it that way.”
Sununu currently serves on the boards of Time Warner Cable, Boston Scientific, and ConvergEx Group. He is a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Earlier this month, Sununu led an international delegation monitoring the Lebanese Parliamentary elections. He also serves on the Middle East Working Group for the U.S. Institute of Peace.