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DENVER (AP) -- Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper says he will run for Colorado governor.

Hickenlooper, a Democrat, will be seeking the party nomination.

The current governor, Bill Ritter, announced last week that he won't seek another term. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar -- a former Colorado U.S. senator -- said last week he would not seek the governorship.

Republicans seeking the GOP nomination include former Rep. Scott McInnis and Dan Maes, an Evergreen businessman.

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Click here to read The Huffington Post's story that recounts more of Hickenlooper's background: "John Hickenlooper to run for governor, announcement expected today"

Click here to read Saturday's story from Summit County: "Obama calls Denver mayor about governor's race"

Click here for earlier AP story: Denver mayor running for Colorado gov