KINGWOOD — Anne Armstrong has withdrawn from the Republican race for Preston County Commissioner.
Armstrong’s name will still be on the May ballot, but on Tuesday, she encouraged voters to learn about the other candidates and make an informed choice.
Six candidates were seeking the Republican nomination for Preston County commissioner. In addition to Armstrong, they are Karen Bright, Art Lipscomb, Tracy Polce, Samantha Stone and Lucas Tatham.
A single Democrat is on the ballot, John Crippin.
Preston Commission President Craig Jennings, a Republican, chose not to seek another term.
“Basically I like my job too much,” Armstrong told The Dominion Post on Tuesday. “I’ve been doing this for about 12 years and just don’t want to walk away from it.”
In her job, Armstrong said, she sees the problems of Preston County, such as drugs, and wants to do something about them. But she can also accomplish things at her current job, she said.
Early voting for the May 8 primary begins April 25. In Preston County, early voting will be 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, April 25 through May 5 at the Preston 911/Office of Emergency Management at 300 Rich Wolfe Drive, Kingwood.
For information on voting, call the Preston County Clerk’s office at 304-329-0070.
A voter’s guide with information on candidates in Monongalia and Preston Counties will be in the April 22 The Dominion Post.
