Candidate drops out of GOP field for District 59 seat

Dr. Ben Chastain, a Republican candidate for State Representative District 59, has dropped out of a large Republican field of candidates seeking to become the nominee to replace retiring Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, the county confirmed today.

Chastain is dropping out of a crowded field, which includes six Republicans including John D. Counceller, JoAnn Flohr, Ryan Lauer, Allen K. Smith II and Lew Wilson.

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