Rep. Marc Gergely announced yesterday he is considering a run for retiring Senator Sean Logan’s seat in the 45th Senatorial district. Rep. Gergely has served in the House since 2002. A date of a special election is unknown. Click here to read Rep. Gergely’s statement.

Due to a back injury, Democratic candidate for the 156th House District Mark Stevens announced his withdrawal from the race. Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith indicated she will soon seek the official nomination. For more information, view the Press Releases section of the Capitol Toolbox.