On Christmas Day, Democrat Susan Bysiewicz was the front runner in the governor's race.
On President's Day, she was the front runner in the race for attorney general.
Before Memorial Day, she will not be on the ballot at all.
After a shockingly quick ruling by the State Supreme Court that she cannot run for attorney general, Bysiewicz announced Thursday that she will not be running for any office this year.
The following is her statement:
"While I'm obviously disappointed by the Supreme Court's ruling, I respect their decision. And while, I'm extremely grateful and honored by the outpouring of support and encouragement that I've received, I will not be a candidate for any office in 2010.
"Although I won't be running for office this year, I will be spending every single moment I can working hard for Democrats up and down the ballot this fall. Make no mistake about it, my commitment to the principles and ideals of the Democrat Party will never waver.
"It's been a great honor to serve the citizens of Connecticut for the past 12 years as Secretary of the State and I am tremendously grateful for all of your support. It has also been a pleasure to visit every town and city across our state and get to know so many wonderful and hard working people. Your friendship has meant the world to me, and I look forward to continuing our fight for the values we all share in the days and months ahead."