Lt. Governor candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after being arrested for allegedly drunk driving
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Shawn Oliver, a 42-year-old Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts and a New Bedford city councilor, suspended his campaign on Sunday following his arrest for an alleged drunk driving incident. Police reported that Oliver struck five parked cars on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford shortly before midnight on Saturday.
The incident and subsequent withdrawal from the race occurred hours apart. As a candidate for statewide office and a local municipal official, Oliver’s departure marks a significant shift in the Republican ticket for the upcoming election.
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The Boston GlobeFocuses on specific details of the crash and vehicle damage
WTOP NewsHighlights the candidate's dual role as city councilor and corrections official
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