Just got an e-mail from Mark Fernald announcing he has decided to withdraw from the Democratic primary field for US Rep from CD-02.
I am writing to let you know that I am withdrawing from the race for Congress in the 2nd NH District. I did not arrive at this decision easily. I felt that the time was right for my message of change based on our shared values: community, equality, fairness, and democracy. But as I worked to build my campaign, I came to realize this is not the right time for a major campaign for me or my family. My son is entering college in the fall, and my daughter will be a junior in high school. The demands of the race have overcome my attempts to balance family, work, and politics.
He goes on to thank supporters and to say he will give his full support to the eventual nominee and to Democrats up and down the ticket.
I am sorry to see him leave the race. I am hoping we have a healthy, positive primary to really discuss issues and solutions for 2010 and beyond.
