Senatorial candidate drops out due to ill health

It is with a heavy heart that I am withdrawing from this election.

I am currently being treated for a severe debilitating bacterial eye infection, which started on Nomination Night and has been getting steadily worse, even with strong doses of antibiotics. The eye specialists are contemplating surgery on the abscess. Because of this I feel I must concentrate on getting better.

I wish my fellow candidates all the very best and offer my apologies to all of my supporters.