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hs of speculation that he would leave office, the 70-year-old conservative Democrat told supporters in an emailed statement Tuesday that he felt it was time he "step away from elective office, spend more time with my family, and look for new ways to serve our state and nation.""Therefore, I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election," said Nelson, a former two-term governor. "Simply put: It is time to move on."Democrats banking on Nelson's ability to leverage his centrist stances and capture statewide races were left scrambling; many state activists acknowledged being taken by surprise.While some floated the names of state Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha and Nelson's former lieutenant governor, Kim Robak, as possible contenders, many said it was too early to know who might run. Messages seeking comment were left for Lathrop and Robak.A dream candidate for Democrats: former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey. Traveling in India on Tuesday, Kerrey told The Washington Preferences/Unsubscribe. PO Box 96503 #64895 Washington, DC 20090-20612365