Candidate drops out of Congressional race in 1st district
Republican Congressional candidate Greg Anders is dropping out in the crowded race for First Congressional District. This morning, his Web site changed and Anders posted a statement:
“In recent days, however, it has become clear that I will no longer be able to give my campaign for Congress the complete attention it deserves. My decision to withdraw from the race does not come lightly but after much discussion with supporters, close advisors and especially family. It is time for me to step aside to allow others to carry the message of freedom, rule of law and prosperity forward. Rest assured, those who espouse those principles will always have my ardent support.”
Anders did not return phone calls this week. The first district has attracted a very large number of candidates. On the Republican side, Anders was facing John Koster, who has run twice in the 2nd Congressional District. James Watkins and Larry Ishmael have also jumped into the race. On the Democratic side, it’s a crowded field with some familiar names: Two-time 8th District candidate Darcy Burner, Former 8th district candidate and former state Revenue Director Suzan Del Bene; State Representative Roger Goodman, State Senator Steve Hobbs, Businessman Darshan Rauniyar and former State Representative Laura Ruderman.
