Congressman Martin Sabo announces retirement

After 13 terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives Congressman Martin Sabo of the 5th district announced he is not seeking re-election. He cited no specific reason for the retirement. He thought it was time to move on and was concerned that the level of partisanship in Washington was getting out control. Several democrats are likely to run for his seat as well as a few a republicans. Sabo's seat heavily favors democrats. Sabo's Chief of Staff and former State DFL party chair Mike Erlandson may run for the seat.