Utah AG and US Senate candidate Mark Shurtleff sent this statement via Facebook on his choice to suspend his Senate campaign.
Subject: Suspension of US Senate CampaignDear Supporters and Friends,
Today, I am announcing the suspension of my campaign for the U.S. Senate. This announcement comes with sorrow because I do want to serve my country, and I do believe both political parties have put this nation in grave danger by spending so foolishly that our children and grandchildren will have a difficult time recovering.
I have chosen to take pause because my daughter’s health is very fragile. She is struggling with emotional issues and has recently been placed in a treatment center. Her recovery depends on the focus and energy we give her as parents over the next several months. In the time since I announced my candidacy for the U.S. Senate, she has started experiencing severe mental health problems and is now in a treatment center. M’liss and I have been told by her doctors that we will be needed in numerous counseling sessions to give our daughter a chance of recovery.
Many of you know that I had a serious motorcycle accident a few years ago, and I would have lost my leg if I had not paused and taken the time to receive medical treatment to take care of it. I am not willing to lose my daughter, so I am suspending my campaign to care for her and my family. Most folks understand physical illness; it is my hope that people will learn how serious and dangerous mental illness can be.
I want to thank the thousands of supporters who have been by my side thus far. I ask for your prayers for my family and specifically my daughter. We don’t think our trials are any harder than rest of the world’s, but right now, we could use a little extra help.
To the citizens of Utah, rest assured, I will continue to do everything I can as Attorney General
to protect you against identity theft, internet predators and anyone who tries to bring harm to the children and families of this great state.Sincerely,
Mark Shurtleff
