At the state meet he opted to run on the 4x800 team instead of the 1600.

In 2002, Roukema opted not to run for a 12th term.

During the 2007 elections, he opted to run for re-election as governor.

When his term ended in 1945, Kelly opted not to run again, instead returning to private life.

Four years later, he opted to run for Board of Supervisors.

He opted not to run in the 2006 election.

West served only one term, opting not to run for re-election in 1914.

He was elected 13 more times, opting not to run for reelection in 2004.

He opted not to run for a third term, and retired in January 2013.

But ultimately, more than 70 stations opted to run the series.