Roberts quits congressional race

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Story Published: Nov 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM PST

Story Updated: Nov 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM PST

By Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State Rep. Ken Roberts has withdrawn from the 2010 1st Congressional District Republican primary.

Roberts says he's dealing with an unexpected health issue that has hampered his run.

Roberts, the Idaho House GOP majority caucus chairman, trailed GOP rival Vaughn Ward in fundraising for the primary in May.

He'd brought in $54,920, in addition to a $7,000 personal loan, between July and September; Ward had collected twice that amount from contributors during the period.

Roberts says he's spoken with at least two people who plan to run on a campaign platform of conservative values for the seat now held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick.

In a release, Roberts said, "I can responsibly withdraw from the campaign, knowing that one of them will continue to defend our cherished principles."

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