Rep. Ed Perlmutter Edwin (Ed) George PerlmutterCongress needs to finalize space weather bill as solar storms pose heightened threat OVERNIGHT ENERGY: 20 states sue over Trump rule limiting states from blocking pipeline projects | House Democrats add 'forever chemicals' provisions to defense bill after spiking big amendment | Lawmakers seek extension for tribes to spend stimulus money House Democrats add some 'forever chemicals' provisions to defense bill after spiking major amendment MORE (D-Colo.) on Tuesday is expected to drop out of the state’s gubernatorial race, The Denver Post reported.

The newspaper cited two sources in its report and noted that Perlmutter’s impending exit comes several weeks after Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) announced his entrance to the race.

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The crowded race to replace Gov. John Hickenlooper (D), who cannot run again due to term limits, includes several other Democrats.

The Post said it was not yet clear if Perlmutter would seek re-election to the House of Representatives.