CD11: Del Arroz drops out of race
By lvorderbrueggen
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 2:30 pm in 2010 election, congressional district 11.
Danville entrepreneur Jon Del Arroz has dropped out of the 11th Congressional District Republican primary, according to a statement he sent out a few minutes ago.
His young son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and he and his wife, Samantha, will focus on his treatment and care, he said.
“My son’s diagnosis has changed my plans,” Del Arroz said. “At this time in my life, the needs of my son rightfully take precedence. Samantha and I love Mateo and are going to do everything in our power to make his life fulfilling. Running a contested campaign against an incumbent and then serving in Washington so far away from home, is not an option that would be fair to my son or my wife and not one that I would even consider given the circumstances.
“I want to thank everyone who encouraged and supported me in my campaign. It was a tremendous experience.”
That leaves seven declared candidates. (Click here for the most recent declared GOP candidate and full list.)
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October 21st, 2009 at 3:35 pm
That stinks. I hope his son is ok, our prayers are with his young family. He certainly did the honorable thing here, family always comes first.
October 22nd, 2009 at 5:08 am
I agree, Frank. Jon has his priorities right. And I am sure that he will continue to be an influence.
October 22nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Ditto!
November 16th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Did I read the latest on Tom Del Arroz, that he is back in the race, for the 11th congressional district. He won’t answer his phone.