Tammy Morrow has withdrawn her candidacy for Donley County Tax Assessor/Collector, according to the local Republican Party.
County Party Chairman Bill Word said Monday that Morrow withdrew her candidacy earlier this month, and Morrow expressed her regret at stepping down.
“I would like to thank everyone for their support in the primaries. It is with deep regret that I am removing my name from the ballot for Tax Assessor/Collector due to medical and personal reasons,” Morrow said. “I have enjoyed working for Linda Crump and the people of Donley County and will continue to help Linda as much as possible until plans can be made.”
Crump currently holds the office but plans to retire when her term expires at the end of this year. Morrow filed for the office as a Republican and faced no opposition in the spring primary. As the Republican candidate, she also was facing no opposition in the upcoming general election in November.
County Judge John Howard said it is the responsibility of the County Republican Chairman to name a replacement for Morrow on the November ballot. Word says he is taking suggestions from Howard and the county commissioners.
“I want this to be seen as independent,” Word said. “The voters have vested trust in the commissioners and Judge Howard, so they should have some input in this case.”
Word says he has to name a new candidate no sooner than August 3 and no later than August 21 in order for that person to be on the November ballot as the Republican candidate.
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