For Immediate Release
July 16, 2008
Contact: Don Cookson
626-8404

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap Announces Online Listing of Candidate Withdrawals

Augusta- Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced the finalized list of candidates who have chosen to withdraw from races for the State Senate, House of Representatives, and County Sheriff. “There are a total of 46 candidates who have decided not to seek office at this time. The list includes several first time candidates, as well as a number of incumbents.”

The complete list of withdrawals is available on the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html