Holmes: Mildren Considered Campaign

Democratic State Chairman Ivan Holmes revealed today that former Lt. Governor Jack Mildren, who died yesterday of stomach cancer, was considering another run for statewide office.

"Jack Mildren was not only an outstanding individual but a great Democrat as well. His leadership will be missed," said Ivan Holmes, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.

"Mildren came by the Democratic Headquarters a few months ago and we had a lengthy discussion about him running for statewide office," Holmes said.

"He felt like the time might be right for him to again run. The only thing holding him back was he wanted to be sure his cancer was in remission," Holmes said.

"I talked with him again a couple of months later and he said that it looked like he would need additional treatment," Holmes said.

"Jack was one of the most upbeat individuals I have ever met and we had a long discussion about he direction the Democratic Party needed to go. He was looking forward to once again getting involved in a state-wide race," Holmes said. "He will leave a real void in our party," Holmes added.

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