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“The Bachelor” star Ben Higgins withdraws Colorado House candidacy
Ben Higgins, “The Bachelor” star who last week filed to run for Colorado’s House District 4, has withdrawn his candidacy.
The news was announced in a statement distributed by Walt Disney Co. publicist Caly Johnson, and is also posted on the Ben Higgins for Colorado website. “The Bachelor” is produced by Disney-owned ABC television network.
The statement says:
It has been reported that Ben Higgins is running for public office in Colorado. He explored the idea and decided not to run. Here is his statement:
“I regret that I must withdraw my candidacy. Despite my best efforts to pursue this opportunity in good faith, I recently received information that has made such a pursuit unworkable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be able to move forward as a candidate. I find solace in knowing that our intentions and actions have been fair and sincere. I entered into this endeavor wanting to bring positive change to my community, and it is with that same spirit that I will move forward, albeit on a different path.” — Ben Higgins
“I regret that I must withdraw my candidacy. Despite my best efforts to pursue this opportunity in good faith, I recently received information that has made such a pursuit unworkable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be able to move forward as a candidate. I find solace in knowing that our intentions and actions have been fair and sincere. I entered into this endeavor wanting to bring positive change to my community, and it is with that same spirit that I will move forward, albeit on a different path.” — Ben Higgins
Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/22/bachelor-ben-higgins-withdraws-colorado-house/
