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Republican Candidate Withdraws From 11th District Race

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By News 25 Staff

Story Published: Feb 22, 2008 at 3:32 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 22, 2008 at 8:21 PM CDT

The chairman of the Illinois Republican Party says he's confident a candidate will emerge to replace 11th District congressional nominee Tim Baldermann.

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And Andy McKenna says he respects Baldermann's decision today to
withdraw from the race.

Baldermann says in a statement released today that he can't
juggle his family life, his congressional candidacy and his two
municipal jobs. He's mayor of the Chicago suburb of New Lenox and
police chief of Chicago Ridge.

Baldermann says he plans to file withdrawal documents with the
Federal Election Commission on Monday.

He had been slated to face Democratic state Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson and Green Party newcomer Jason Wallace for
the 11th District seat.

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