ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Eddie Pugh has announced his withdrawal from the race for Texas Representative District 71, citing recent life-changing events.

Pugh says he’s stepping back to focus on his family and is now supporting candidate Joshua Ohlemacher. Read his full statement below:

Friends, family, and supporters,

Over the past few years, I’ve fought harder than I ever imagined. I’ve stood at city council chambers countless times, called out corruption when others stayed silent, and put my name, safety, and freedom on the line for truth and accountability.

I lost my liberty advocating for justice and fighting to protect vulnerable people.


I wore an ankle monitor for over a year, endured strict curfews, and missed precious time with my boys who live hours away because I couldn

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