Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said Monday he would not seek re-election for a third term in 2018 in order to spend more time with his family.
Mr. Hudgens, a Republican who served in the Georgia House of Representatives and state Senate, said in a statement that “after much thought, prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek a third term” as Georgia’s insurance commissioner.
“I am immensely grateful for the opportunity that the people of this State have given me to serve in this capacity,” the statement continued, “but I look forward to retiring from elected office to spend more time with my wife Suzanne, my four kids, and 12 grandchildren.”
Mr. Hudgens ran for insurance commissioner in 2010 to replace longtime commissioner John Oxendine, who ran unsuccessfully for governor.
“While I am retiring from elected political office, I intend to stay involved in politics,” Mr. Hudgens said.
Published reports said Republican health care provider Shane Mobley and Democrat Tomeka Kimbrough, an insurance agent, have announced plans to run for the office.
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Daniel R. Judson is stepping down from his position, effective Feb. 24, state officials said.