Metsger will run for Secretary of State
By Politicker StaffState Sen. Rick Metsger announced this morning that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State. He becomes the fourth State Senator to seek the post, joining Kate Brown, Brad Avakian and Vicki Walker in the race to succeed Bill Bradbury.
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