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https://dontvis.it/https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/511508-connecticut-republican-drops-out-of-congressional-race-on-primary-day-after :

2020-08-11 | Connecticut Republican drops out of congressional race on primary day after arrest | TheHill

'A Republican running for Congress in Connecticut dropped out of the race Tuesday — hours before polls opened for the state’s primary — after he was arrested over a violent encounter with an ex-girlfriend. '

'Thomas Gilmer, the GOP’s endorsed candidate, was arrested late Monday night, according to a statement from Wethersfield Police. ', " However, unless he officially notifies the secretary of State’s office, Gilmer will remain on the November ballot if he's victorious Tuesday."

'The Hartford Courant reported Tuesday that the charges against Gilmer allegedly stem from a violent altercation with a former girlfriend. '

'He was charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation and released after posting a $5,000 bond. '


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