Breaking News: GOP senator Collins won't run for governor of Maine

View in your browser     GOP senator Collins won't run for governor of Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) announced on Friday that she will not run for governor of Maine next year, ending months of public speculation about her political future.   "I was very touched that many of the residents believed that I could provide our state with thoughtful and effective leadership," Collins said during a speech at a local Chamber of Commerce event in Maine. "The hands-on nature of governor very much appeals to me." "I want to continue to play a key role in advancing policies that ... bring peace and stabilities to a troubled and violent world," she continued. "And I have concluded that the best way I can contribute to these priorities is to remain a member of the U.S. Senate." Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for Breaking News     Forward Breaking News     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.