Julian Beaudion, the Democratic candidate who was challenging Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, announced that he is dropping his election bid, a move that leaves independent candidate Brian Bengs going head-to-head against the incumbent lawmaker.
"As many of you know, we experienced a devastating house fire while continuing to navigate significant personal financial hardship," Beaudion explained in part of a lengthy statement issued on Tuesday. "Through it all, my wife, Inkka, and our daughters have shown incredible strength.
They have sacrificed more than anyone should ever be asked to sacrifice for a campaign. Today, my first responsibility is to them." "After the fire, an opponent and those associated with the opponent, hit my family and I with intim…
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