Gardner Will Challenge Udall

Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is planning to drop his re-election bid and run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen, Mark Udall (D-CO), the Denver Post has learned.

“Gardner is expected to make an announcement in a few days, according to two Republicans who spoke on background.”

“Gardner is considered a rising star nationally in the Republican Party, and his likely accession into top leadership positions in the GOP-controlled House is one reason he earlier turned down efforts to convince him to jump into the race.”