Podiatrist in running for Republican challenge for Iowa secretary of state.

NewsBot · Jun 7, 2006

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The Des Moines Register is reporting:
Podiatrist leads to challenge Mauro for Culver's job
June 6, 2006

With 35 percent of the votes counted, Chuck Allison led Robert Dopf late Tuesday in the Republican primary for Iowa secretary of state.

The two Des Moines men were battling for the right to face the unchallenged Democratic candidate, Michael Mauro, in the fall election. Allison had a commanding lead over Dopf with more than 600 of the 1,876 precincts having reported.

The secretary of state oversees elections in Iowa and is responsible for registering corporations that do business in Iowa. The winner of the fall election will replace Chet Culver, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor.

Allison served in the Army and Air Force before starting his podiatry practice. He has a master’s degree in history from the University of Northern Iowa and a doctorate in podiatric medicine from Des Moines University. He and his wife, Judy, have three children and three grandchildren.....
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NewsBot · Jul 28, 2006

He has decided to pull out

Lee Newspapers' Des Moines bureau are reporting:
Allison drops bid for secretary of state

Chuck Allison, the Republican nominee for secretary of state, announced this morning that he is dropping out of the race, citing personal reasons.

"After much thought and prayer I have decided not to continue my campaign for secretary of state. This is not a decision that has been made lightly. However at this time personal reasons compel me to step aside," he said in a statement.

Iowa GOP Executive Director Cullen Sheehan said party leaders will meet over the next few weeks to select a new candidate.

"The Republican Party understands and supports Chuck Allison's decision to no longer run for Secretary of State. The Party will continue to actively and aggressively campaign to win the Secretary of State race by nominating another candidate in the coming weeks," Sheehan said.

The Democratic nominee for the office is Polk County Auditor Michael Mauro.

Allison, 51, a Des Moines podiatrist, became the Republican nominee in June when he easily won the primary over Urbandale lawyer Robert Dopf.

The secretary of state oversees elections and offers services to businesses, among other responsibilities.

Allison, who gave no details about his reasons for dropping out, said he still believes in the importance of having a strong leader in the secretary of state's office. The current secretary of state, Democrat Chet Culver, is his party's nominee for governor.

"This office is not one to be overlooked and it is important that we continue to work for fair, nonpartisan elections," Allison said.
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