GOP Congressional candidate in 17th District withdraws

December 28, 2007 at 4:32p.m.

WARREN — A problem with the nominating petitions of a Republican running for the 17th Congressional District has led him to withdraw as a candidate.

The door is still open for Duane V. Grassell of Mogadore to refile petitions for the March 4 primary for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Niles Democrat. But Kelly Pallante, Trumbull County Board of Elections director, said Grassell told her he’s not inclined to seek the position.

Without Grassell, Republicans won’t have a candidate in that congressional district race, said Mark Munroe, Mahoning County Republican Party vice chairman.

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