Fallsnewspress.com - Libertarian drops out of District 42 race, endorses Republican

Special to Record Publishing Co. Libertarian candidate John E. Hoover has dropped out of the District 42 State House race and now supports Kristina Daley Roegner (R-Hudson) in the race against Democratic incumbent Mike Moran.

by Laura Freeman

Reporter

Hudson -- A Libertarian candidate running for state representative for the 42nd House District is dropping out of the Nov. 2 election and endorsing the Republican candidate.

John E. Hoover, who was running on the Libertarian party, said Aug. 23 that he has withdrawn his candidacy and will endorse Kristina Daley Roegner, Republican candidate for the same office. Mike Moran (D-Hudson) is the incumbent candidate.

"Our positions were pretty close, hers and mine," said Hoover, a Hudson resident. "It's going to be a close election between Moran and her."

Hoover and Roegner, a member of Hudson City Council, met after filing for the election earlier this year.

"After meeting the first time, I knew right away that we agreed on many of the major issues including drastically cutting government spending, reducing the size, bureaucracy and burdensome regulations of government," said Roegner. "I am honored and humbled to accept John Hoover's endorsement in this race."

When Moran heard about Hoover's withdrawal, he said he would continue to campaign hard.

"I don't plan on making any changes," Moran said. "I've worked hard, I've made myself available, and I will continue to do the things I have done."

Hoover, a lawyer with an master's degree in finance, said he will probably offer Roegner advice on state budget issues.

"I've done a lot of research, and I'll be giving her some information on that since it's going to be a hot issue this coming year with deficits," Hoover said.

Hoover said he will concentrate on local issues with City Council and the Board of Education, but it is too early for him to decide on any political future.

Moran said he enjoys representing the citizens of the area and wants to continue to work for the 42nd District.

Moran, a lawyer and past member of Hudson Council, said the state budget must be balanced.

The candidates have been invited to speak by the Hudson League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, and by the Stow/Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19.

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