According to a statement released today by State Senator Julia Boseman (D – New Hanover), she will not be running again for her seat.

Here is her statement:

Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the North Carolina Senate.

For nearly a decade, I have had the honor and privilege to represent the people of New Hanover County–first as a County Commissioner and for the last five years as a Senator. When thinking back on my time in the legislature, there have been many successes—especially supporting our classrooms, creating jobs in our film industry and our port, and helping UNC -Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College grow. But if asked for my greatest accomplishment, I would say it was doing what I could to help the vulnerable: protecting victims of domestic violence, protecting our children from sexual predators, and protecting kids—all kids—from bullying.

Being a parent has been my guiding force as a Senator and it is as a parent that I have made this decision. With a baby on the way in January, I feel that it is more important than ever to be close to home. Wilmington will always be my home and while I will be leaving the Senate, I will continue to work for the people of New Hanover County in other ways. I thank you all for the trust you have given me and I will keep working throughout 2010 to make sure that we are well-represented in the North Carolina Senate.