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Melissa Gilbert
Actress Melissa Gilbert, famous for her childhood role of Laura Ingalls Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie," is calling it quits in her bid to unseat Republican incumbent Mike Bishop for Michigan's 8th congressional seat, WDIV reports. The Democratic candidate cited health problems.
The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement Tuesday:
"Michigan law is clear: since it appears Melissa Gilbert was the only candidate who filed the requisite number of valid signatures required to appear on the ballot, her announcement means that the county Democratic parties will fill the vacancy after she removes herself from the ballot.
"Make no mistake: this district is still a top target for us. Career politician Mike Bishop continues to put special interests in front of the needs of his constituents, uses taxpayer money to line the pockets of his donors, and supports trade policies that would ship even more Michigan auto jobs overseas."
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