Over the weekend, current Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag formerly declared that he would not seek the Governorship in 2012.

In an email statement, Sonntag stated,  “I truly appreciate all the encouragement from a variety of people and organizations about a possible candidacy for Governor.  This support has caused me to give this serious consideration.  However, I will not be a candidate for Governor in 2012.” 

The decision by Sonntag not to run likely makes the race for Governor in 2012 a two-person race.

In June both  current U.S. Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Washingotn’s Attorney General Rob McKenna launched their bids for Washington Governor.

Though other names have not confirmed one way or the other- such as Bill Bryant, Seattle Port Commissioner; and Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive -it appears that the candidates for Governor have been declared.