Former US Rep. Dan Boren Won't Run For Tom Coburn's Senate Seat

Tuesday, January 21st 2014, 12:16 pm

By: News 9

Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman Wallace Collins says former U.S. Rep. Dan Boren is considering running for Tom Coburn's U.S. Senate seat. But according to the Associated Press, Boren will not run for the seat.

Boren served four terms as a U.S. Congressman and was the last Democrat to serve in Oklahoma's congressional delegation. He decided not to seek re-election to his U.S. House in 2012 and currently works for the Chickasaw Nation as president of its corporate development department.

6/19/2012 Related Story: Dan Boren To Work For Chickasaw Nation When He Leaves Congress

Boren isn't the only prominent Oklahoma Democrat to take his name out of the running for the U.S. Senate seat. Former Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and longtime Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby each told The Associated Press they have no plans to run for the seat.

Former Gov. Brad Henry and former Attorney General Drew Edmondson -- both Democrats -- did not immediately return telephone messages from the AP.

Former Democratic state Sen. Kenneth Corn of Poteau said he is considering entering the race.