When a elected official is in the running for a key appointment or political post, yet wishes to remain in their current role, this letter can be used to announce that they are withdrawing from consideration.
Dear Mr./Ms. Chairperson,
While it has been one of the greatest honors of my career to be considered for (post), I must respectfully withdraw my name from consideration.
The best way I can serve my (constituents/country) now is to remain in my current position as (position), where I will continue to fight for (values/political gain).
I am committed to help in the search for an appropriate (role) in any way I can.
