Norton's office walks back her desire to seek re-election — again

• An hour-and-a-half-later, Norton's spokesperson Sharon Nichols told Axios: "No decision has been made. She wants to run but is still discussing it with people closest to her."
• Nichols did not immediately comment on the disconnect between Norton's own words and statements from her office.

Flashback: It's the second time this month Norton told a reporter at the U.S. Capitol she would run for re-election.

• On June 10, Norton said, "I'm gonna run. I don't know why anybody would even ask me."
• Her office walked it back a few hours later, saying "she's in conversations with her family, friends, and closest advisors to decide what's best."
• Norton also told Axios in April that she was considering a run for Oversight Committee ranking member only for her office to walk it back hours later.

Catch up quick: Several House Democrats told Axios this month that Norton is a considerably diminished presence. "That's a staff-driven office now," one member said.

• Four D.C. Council members have expressed concern about Norton seeking a 19th term.
• Her office maintains she is still capable of representing the District, which is confronting threats from President Trump's allies in Congress over self-governance.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional context.