Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin announced Wednesday that she will not be throwing her hat into the ring for the 2012 presidential race.

Palin made the announcement via a statement to conservative radio host Mark Levin, stating that she believes she will have more impact outside of the race.

“I believe that at this time I can be more effective in a decisive role to help elect other true public servants to office – from the nation’s governors to Congressional seats and the Presidency,” the statement says. “Know that by working together we can bring this country back – and as I’ve always said, one doesn’t need a title to help do it.”