Matt Harper opts out of 72 AD race
Posted by Thomas Gordon on March 9, 2012
Just received word that HB Councilmember Matthew Harper has decided not to run for the 72nd AD.
Mr Harper has endorsed Los Al Mayor Troy Edgar and announced that he would seek the 72nd AD seat in 2018.
Recently Westminster Councilmember Tyler Diep withdrew from the race.
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OC Insider said
So, did he run out of money or courage?
AD-72: Five Candidates (Two Democrats, Three Republicans) Running « OC Political said
[…] Matt Harper opts out of 72 AD race […]
Filing Recap: OC Dems’ Worst-Case Scenario Thanks to OCGOP Coups; AD-72 in Disarray; Spitzer, Pauly, & Rocco; Fullerton Recall Lineup Set; State Senate Races « OC Political said
[…] Matt Harper opts out of 72 AD race Not among the candidates was Huntington Beach Councilman Matt Harper who announced his withdrawal on the final day of filing. Just five weeks ago, the Republican line-up in AD-72 was expected to be Harper, Long Pham, and Westminster Councilman Tyler Diep. Now Harper and Diep are out, replaced by Troy Edgar and Travis Allen. […]