The Associated Press reports:
The Democratic candidate for an open U.S. House seat in Georgia dropped out of the race Friday, clearing a near-certain path to victory for a QAnon-supporting Republican contender who has been criticized for her incendiary comments.
Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal bowed out of the race against Marjorie Taylor Greene for “personal and family reasons,” his campaign manager Vinny Olsziewski told The Associated Press.
Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs said Friday that the window has passed for Democrats to replace Van Ausdal, likely sealing a win for the already-favored Greene. Georgia law says a candidate who withdraws less than 60 days before the election cannot be replaced on the ballot.
Best wishes to @KevinVanAusdal, who stepped down from the #Ga14 race today.
Now let’s all work together to re-elect @realDonaldTrump, hold the U.S. Senate, repeal Nancy Pelosi as Speaker, and help GA Republicans win!
SAVE AMERICA.
STOP SOCIALISM.DEFEAT THE DEMOCRATS!#gapol
— Marjorie Taylor Greene For Congress?? (@mtgreenee) September 11, 2020
2. As the Congresswoman from NW Georgia, I look forward to fighting for our Christian, American values and helping @realDonaldTrump pass an #AmericaFirst agenda!
No one will fight harder against the radical, Socialist Democrats than me.#gapolhttps://t.co/GClnkWlspD
— Marjorie Taylor Greene For Congress?? (@mtgreenee) September 11, 2020