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Tom McCullough out of race in District 27

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By Staff Report 2 min read

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Tom McCullough says he is dropping out of the four-way GOP primary in the state House District 27 race.

In a statement Friday, McCullough said he believes he was a “viable candidate with a lot to offer.” He was facing Tommy Crangle and Charlie White in the primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Richard Floyd.

But McCullough said Patsy Hazlewood’s entry into the race on the final qualifying day changed the dynamics.

“I knew that my original two opponents had strong fundraising capabilities, one in particular. But I was determined to use my resources well and hoped that the many friendships developed in my 42 years of education would compensate for my lack of campaign wealth.

“However, [because of the addition of] another well-respected, strong candidate to the field, one with the ability to dilute my strength on Signal Mountain and to raise a lot of money, I have decided to withdraw,” he said.