Catherine Marx Declines Race for GOP State Chair. Will Not Seek Re-election to Party Committee.

Catherine Marx, a popular figure in Connecticut Republican circles, announced Tuesday morning that she will not enter the race to become the party’s state chairman in June. The Hebron Republican sent an email to the three candidates in the race, none of whom seems to have gathered much momentum. Marx used the occasion to declare that she will not seek re-election to the party’s hive of discontentment, slights and conspiracies, the state central committee.

Here’s Marx’s email:

Joe, John and JR,

For some time now I have been talking with members, donors and leaders about the upcoming election for State Chairman. The message that I have heard over the past few months is very clear: The Connecticut Republican Party need new leadership. 

I applaud all three of you for your respective efforts engaging in a similar dialog to discuss our organization and present solutions as candidates for Chairman.  Additionally, I appreciate the reverence you have shown me in regards to my potential candidacy.  It is in that regard that I am writing to you now asserting I will not seek the office of Chairman.

I truly value the opportunity afforded me to serve others in a vast variety of roles over nearly twenty years within Connecticut Republican politics, municipal and state government.  However, I intend to pursue other career and personal ventures at this time and additionally will not seek re-election as State Central Representative in the 19^th District.

Connecticut needs a strong, vibrant and inclusive Connecticut Republican Party, I know that new leadership is the first step. 

With my sincere respect,

 Catherine