FL Senate Update: Martinez to Leave HUD and Seek Senate Seat

Martinez to Leave Cabinet for Senate Run

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez intends to quit President Bush's Cabinet in anticipation of a run for U.S. Senate in Florida, administration and other Republican officials said Friday.

Martinez will announce his decision to resign as early as next week with an eye toward the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Graham, administration officials said. Two officials said the word could come at Bush's Cabinet meeting Thursday.

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