Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) says he's staying at the state Capitol and has withdrawn his name from consideration to potentially serve as UConn's interim president.

Ritter said Wednesday he will serve as speaker for the next two years, calling the position his "dream job."

He had been approached about the possibility of serving as UConn's interim president if the position becomes vacant.

Ritter said he was "humbled" UConn reached out and "honored to have been considered."

But he says he will remain focused on leading the House, including what he described as the largest House Democratic Caucus in a generation.

Ritter thanked his family, legislative partner Jason Rojas and the House Democratic Caucus for giving him time to weigh his options.