FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) – Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton has decided to delay his intentions on running for state senate in the 29th District.

Stapleton released a statement saying that he’s excited about upcoming city improvement projects this spring and that while trying to campaign, he found himself not giving his full attention to the residents of Prestonsburg.

In November, Stapleton had announced he was challenge republican incumbent Johnnie L. Turner of Harlan County.

The district covers parts of Floyd, Knott, Harlan, Bell and Letcher counties.