The Kellyville Republican said he had considered the race but decided against it. He is supporting Sen. Todd Lamb, R-Edmond, who has yet to officially announce.
Hiett said he is still very active in the state GOP and wants to be a person who helps politicians, not be a politician himself.
"I am really just enjoying private life right now,” said Hiett, who served 12 years in the House.
He is using the 2010 account to retire a little more than $200,000 in debt from his failed run for lieutenant governor in 2006. The debt from that campaign has been reduced to under $10,000, he said.
Marilyn Hughes, Oklahoma Ethics Commission executive director, said a candidate can transfer debt from a former campaign to a new campaign.
Hiett said he felt obliged to consider the 2010 race due the support he garnered in the previous race.
He has not ruled out a possible race for governor or another office, he said.
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