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Southwest Florida GOP congressman Curt Clawson won't seek re-election
Source: Associated Press
Southwest Florida GOP congressman won't seek re-election
By The Associated Press
May. 20, 2016 8:44 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Rep. Curt Clawson, Republican Florida congressman, says he won't be seeking re-election so he can spend more time with his family and his father.
Clawson made the announcement in a statement issued by his congressional office Thursday: "Since my mother's passing last year, our family has gone through significant change and transition. I believe that now is a good time to pass the baton and spend more time close to home."
The former businessman first won his congressional seat in 2014 in a special House election to replace former Rep. Trey Radel, who had resigned after pleading guilty to cocaine possession. Clawson defeated three other primary opponents in a heavily Republican district on Florida's Gulf Coast.
His current term ends in January 2017.
By The Associated Press
May. 20, 2016 8:44 AM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Rep. Curt Clawson, Republican Florida congressman, says he won't be seeking re-election so he can spend more time with his family and his father.
Clawson made the announcement in a statement issued by his congressional office Thursday: "Since my mother's passing last year, our family has gone through significant change and transition. I believe that now is a good time to pass the baton and spend more time close to home."
The former businessman first won his congressional seat in 2014 in a special House election to replace former Rep. Trey Radel, who had resigned after pleading guilty to cocaine possession. Clawson defeated three other primary opponents in a heavily Republican district on Florida's Gulf Coast.
His current term ends in January 2017.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e56d00e2eed74faab9db141efc83edbb/southwest-florida-gop-congressman-wont-seek-re-election
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