Pete Festersen drops out of U.S. House race against Lee Terry (R-NE)
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Erin Golden
He's out of the race — again.
Democrat Pete Festersen is ending his campaign for Republican Lee Terry's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Omaha City Council president told The World-Herald on Monday that he's been unable to balance his work, family and council responsibilities with the demands of a high-profile congressional race.
“It is the right time for moderate, practical-minded people to make a difference, but I've determined it's not the right time for me or my young family to run for national office,” Festersen said.
He said he made the decision over the weekend, after having discussions with his family. It comes less than two months after Festersen announced he'd take on Terry in the 2014 election.
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