 Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson announced Wednesday he is running for governor in 2010. The attorney general said jumpstarting the Oklahoma economy and protecting the state's natural resources would be a priority for him were he elected governor. "As attorney general, I've fought to protect Oklahomans from crime, I've stood up against special interests and I've taken on corrupt politicians," Edmondson said. "As governor, I'm going to fight just as hard to create good-paying jobs and make sure all Oklahomans have access to quality, affordable health care." Elected attorney general in 1994, Edmondson won re-election in 1998, 2002 and 2006. He won more than 60 percent of the vote in his last two elections. The attorney general joins Lt. Gov. Jari Askins in the race for the Democratic nomination. Republicans U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma City and state Sen. Randy Brogdon of Owasso are also vying to succeed fellow Democrat Gov. Brad Henry, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection. |