Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest
Summary
Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts, stopped his campaign after being arrested for suspected drunk driving following a car crash. His running mate, Mike Minogue, called for Oliver to suspend his campaign and stated he would ask for Oliver’s resignation if elected.Key Facts
- Shawn Oliver was arrested after a late-night crash where his car hit parked cars and overturned.
- Police suspect Oliver was driving under the influence of alcohol and charged him with several traffic violations.
- Oliver announced he was ending his campaign to avoid distracting from the election.
- Mike Minogue, Oliver’s Republican running mate for governor, demanded Oliver suspend his campaign immediately.
- Oliver works as a city councilor in New Bedford and as a corrections officer at a medium-security prison.
- Oliver has been placed on restricted duty at the Massachusetts Treatment Center while the incident is reviewed.
- New Bedford’s mayor, a Democrat, said the public deserves an explanation from Oliver about the crash.
- The lieutenant governor role in Massachusetts is mainly ceremonial but the officeholder is first to replace the governor if needed.
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