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State Rep. Scott Inman said Friday he will return to his seat in the Oklahoma Legislature next session, a reversal from his abrupt resignation announcement in October.

House minority leader at the time, Inmate also had announced that he would drop out of the 2018 governor’s race, but his statement Friday includes no mention of that candidacy.

“After much consideration and consultation with my family, I have decided to honor the trust and faith shown to me by the citizens of Del City and south Oklahoma City when they elected me to serve as their representative for the sixth time in November of 2016,” Inman said in the statement. “Today, I am announcing my intent to return to the Oklahoma House next session to complete the important work facing our great state.

“As the Legislature continues to work toward a bipartisan budget solution to address the myriad fiscal challenges facing our kids, seniors and veterans, I want to ensure my constituents have the voice and the representation they rightfully deserve.”

The October resignation announcement occurred in the middle of a contentious special session, with Inman saying the responsibilities of leading the Democratic caucus and running for governor came with a price paid by his loved ones.