Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy has responded to the rumor that he’s thinking of entering the 8th Congressional District Republican primary, saying he has “no intentions” of doing so.
In a statement emailed to the local media, Murphy wrote: “The rumor that is making its way around that I am thinking of running for the 8th Congressional District Seat is just that, a rumor. I am loving what I am doing, love this country, I have a great office and staff and have no intentions of exploring a new career path at this point.
“I am honored that people think I would represent the district well in Washington, but for now, I am all in as Sheriff of Livingston County.”
The five Republicans currently in the race to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, are Mike Detmer, Alan Hoover, Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke and Nikki Snyder. The filing deadline is April 21.
