Schaefer Bows Out of Congressional Race

Demorest -- State senator Nancy Schaefer is withdrawing her bid to run for the 10^th Congressional District against incumbent and fellow Republican Dr. Paul Broun.

In a brief press release, Senator Schaefer said she has mixed emotions about withdrawing from the race for the 10^th District, but said the state of her husband’s health was more important.

According to the release, Schaefer's husband Bruce has been sick for some time from an undisclosed illness.

The release stated, “Nancy has been aware following several doctor’s visits, that to move forward with an active campaign at this critical time is unthinkable.”

The release goes on to say Schaefer intends to serve out the remainder of her term as a state senator which ends in December, but it made no mention of whether she intends to run for re-election to the 50^th District.

Qualifying for state and federal offices begins Monday, April 28 at 9 a.m. and runs through Friday, May 2, 2008 at noon.