One of the White House’s leading forces for innovation, and the nation’s first formally appointed chief technology officer, Aneesh Chopra, is stepping down from his position, the White House confirmed today.

The Washington Post is reporting Chopra is expected to announce that he will run for lieutenant governor in Virginia, “according to Democrats familiar with his plan, but not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.” News of Chopra’s expected departure was initially reported by FedScoop. Keep reading →