The Brief In a social media post, Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after his DUI arrest on Sunday. Oliver reportedly struck multiple cars and was arrested after being taken to the hospital. The 42-year-old works as a city councilmember and corrections officer.



A Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts has dropped out of the race hours after his arrest in a suspected drunk driving crash.

Shawn Oliver, a city councilor in New Bedford, Massachusetts and a corrections officer, was arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked lane violation and speeding, police spokesperson Holly Huntoon said in an email obtained by The Associated Press.


According to the AP, Oliver's decision to exit the campaign came after his running mate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, stated he asked Oliver to immediately suspend his campaign and that  when elected, I will formally ask for his resignation. 

Massachusetts Republican candidate DUI arrest

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Authorities told The Associated Press that Shawn Oliver was arrested after he was involved in a car crash late Saturday involving a vehicle that hit multiple parked vehicles before turning over. Oliver was taken to the hospital for injuries before his arrest.

Oliver, 42, was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, which is roughly 60 miles south of Boston and was elected to the city council in 2023.

What they're saying:

In an X post, Oliver said he was ending his campaign because  the election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters. 

Lindsay Corcoran, a spokesperson for the state's Department of Correction, sent an email obtained by the AP explaining that Oliver was placed on restricted work duty at his job at the Massachusetts Treatment Center  while all facts and circumstances are reviewed. 

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue faces incumbent Democratic Gov. Maur
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