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Shawn Oliver suspend LT Gov campaign after OUI arrest, crash
Boston Herald • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver has suspended his campaign after being arrested for drunk driving and crashing into multiple parked vehicles in New Bedford, just over two weeks before the general election.
- Oliver, also a New Bedford City Councilor and corrections officer, was released from jail and is facing significant public and party criticism for his actions.
- Massachusetts GOP Chair Amy Carnevale expressed support for Oliver’s decision to suspend his campaign and emphasized the importance of accountability and getting help to prevent future incidents.
- Oliver’s running mate, GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, called for his immediate suspension and indicated he would seek Oliver’s resignation if elected, stressing the seriousness of driving under the influence.
- The crash was captured on video showing Oliver’s vehicle flipping and striking several cars, and the incident comes shortly before the November 3 election against Democratic incumbents.
