BREAKING: McCoy resigning

The Deseret News is reporting that Senator Scott McCoy is resigning his seat effective Friday:

Utah's only openly gay state senator, Democrat Scott McCoy, has told the Deseret News he is resigning.

"It's just a work thing," McCoy said Tuesday. "If I want to be a partner in my law firm and have a robust legal career, I have to be a lawyer rather than a politician."

McCoy said his resignation will be effective as of Friday. He would have been up for reelection from his Salt Lake City district next year.

McCoy is a lawyer specializing in federal securities and antitrust litigation with the Salt Lake office of Howrey LLP, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that employs 750 lawyers worldwide.

His successor will be chosen by Democratic delegates in District 2. McCoy said he is aware of three candidates seeking the position: Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, D-Salt Lake; Ben McAdams, a senior adviser to Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker; and Salt Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Weston Clark.

First, he must have been telling people he was planning on resigning, since he knows of three people interested in the position.

Second, Rep Chavez-Houck first got her seat when Ralph Becker resigned after being elected Mayor in 2007.

Interesting....

KCPW Announces Election 2008 Debate Series

KCPW is pleased to announce our Election 2008 Debate Series taking place in October. To date, candidates in six different races have agreed to participate. The series includes a gubernatorial debate between Governor Jon Huntsman and Democratic candidate Bob Springmeyer the evening of October 16 at the Salt Lake City Main Library.

With the exception of the debate between Speaker Greg Curtis and Mr. Jay Seegmiller, all of the debates will take place at the Tessman Auditorium of the Salt Lake City Main Library at 210 E. 400 South. They will air live on KCPW 88.3 FM and 105.3 FM and online at www.kcpw.org. We will be adding additional debates shortly.


Tuesday, October 14th, 7 to 8 p.m.
House District 49
Sandy Public Library, 10100 South Petunia Way
Greg Curtis, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives (R)
Jay Seegmiller (D)


Thursday, October 16th, 11 a.m. to noon
Senate District One
Carlton Christensen (R)
Luz Robles (D)


Thursday, October 16th, 7 to 8 p.m.
Governor
Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. (R)
Bob Springmeyer (D)


Wednesday, October 22nd, 11 a.m. to noon
House District 24
Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck (D)
Dr. Joe Jarvis (R)


Wednesday, October 29th, 7 to 8 p.m.
Salt Lake County Mayor
Mayor Peter Corroon (D)
Michael Renckert (R)


Thursday, October 30th, 11 a.m. to noon
Salt Lake County Council At-Large Seat A
Councilman Randy Horiuchi (D)
Capt. Steve Debry (R)