Udall in 2008!

Summit Daily News (Breckenridge, CO):

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Udall said Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2008 and ruled out a bid for governor when that job comes open next year.

Udall issued a written statement saying he will seek a fourth term in the 2nd Congressional District in 2006 and prepare for a bid for the Senate seat now held by Republican Wayne Allard.

Udall, 54, represents Summit County in the large 2nd Congressional District.

Allard's office didn't immediately return a call about whether the senator will seek a third term. He has said he intends to step down after two terms, but has left himself some wiggle room by saying he wouldn't decide until closer to the election.

Colorado has been trending Democratic in recent years, and Udall won his seat in 2004 by a 2-1 margin. Of course, a lot can change in four years, but this is one to keep an eye on, especially if Democrats gain seats in 2006.