His absence from the contest nearly ensures fellow Republican John McManus, Montgomery County Clerk of Courts chief deputy, will face Russ Joseph, the current county treasurer, in the November general election. Joseph is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
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Burkhardt said doctors told him that the stress of a campaign would hinder medical treatments.
“I have advised the party and my campaign team of the situation. We have received some dollars and financial commitments that will be returned to the donor,” he said.
Burkhardt said he would have been a good fit as county treasurer, but will now support McManus.
“I am truly sorry to make this advisory, but there are few options,” Burkhardt said.
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