Oldest Ala. House Member To Run Again MONTGOMERY, AL (APR - Alabama Public Radio ) - The oldest member of the Alabama House of Representatives says he's changed his mind and will seek another term.

Rep. Bill Dukes, D-Decatur, announced on Sept. 11 that he would not run again. But the 82-year-old Dukes told The Decatur Daily that after thinking about the needs of his district, he wants to continue in Alabama House District 8 seat that serves part of Decatur and Morgan County.

Dukes, a Democrat whose political career spans more than four decades, has held the District 8 seat since 1994. In past races he ran unopposed, but even if he has no Democratic opponent he will face Republican opposition in 2010. Jason Putnam has announced for the seat in the Republican primary. Putnam issued a statement welcoming Dukes back into the race.

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