Republican @mtgreenee’s Democratic opponent @KevinVanAusdal just dropped out of the race, citing “personal and family reasons.” I just contacted his spokesman, who has no further comment. #gapol #ga14
No immediate comment from state Democrats - who are surprised by the move - and elections officials about what happens next. Van Ausdal isn’t just dropping out of the race - he’s leaving Georgia. #gapol
"We thank Mr. Van Ausdal for his service and send him our condolences in this difficult time,” said @mf_chambers of @GeorgiaDemocrat party. “We are calling on the Secretary of State to disqualify him from the ballot and allow the DPG to name a replacement as soon as possible."
@mf_chambers @GeorgiaDemocrat Democrats may not have a chance to appoint another person to run in Van Ausdal’s place. Georgia law says that vacancies "created by reason of the withdrawal of a candidate less than 60 days prior to the date of the election shall not be filled.” #gapol ajc.com/politics/democ…
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