NJ-GOV: Green Party candidate ends bid for governor
The Green Party candidate for governor has dropped out of the race, leaving activists until August 21 to gather the 2,000 signatures needed to get a replacement candidate on the ballot.
Stephen N. Zielinski, Sr. sent a withdrawal letter to the New Jersey Division of Elections.
“I will be stepping down from the race for Governor of New Jersey, as I confront a serious health issue. This is not a goodbye,” stated Zielinski. “You are not losing me. I will continue to fight for policy that transforms our state—from healthcare reform and renewable energy independence to property tax relief and urban agriculture that nourishes all 9.5 million residents of New Jersey.”
Lily Benavides, who had been expected to become Zielinski’s candidate for lieutenant governor, will now seek the governorship.
https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/green-party-candidate-ends-bid-for-governor/