North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue won't seek second term, sources say North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue (D) is set to announce today that she will not seek reelection in 2012, according to two sources familiar with her plans. Perdue, who turned 65 earlier this month, was set for a rematch of her 2008 race with former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory (R), but she has been plagued by low approval ratings and faced some tough odds this year. North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue (D) responds to Hurricane Irene last year. Sources say she has labored over her decision about whether to seek a second term. One source said she plans to announce she will step aside in a statement this afternoon. Perdue's office did not immediately response to a request for comment. Names that are likely to be bandied about as possible Democratic replacements include Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, Attorney General Roy Cooper, former White House chief of staff Erskine Bowles and Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx. In addition, Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) is set to announce today that he won't seek reelection. State Rep. Bill Faison was already threatening to challenge Perdue in a primary and is expected to run. Perdue was first elected in 2008, the same year President Obama carried North Carolina in one of his most surprising state wins.