FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Candidate for Republican Primary in United States Congressional District 3 Contest Manuel P. Asensio Withdraws

Manuel P. Asensio, candidate for the Republican Primary in Congressional District 3, which includes Alachua County, notified the Florida Department of State of his formal intention to withdraw from the race. 

Mr. Asensio provided notice to the Department of State on Monday, August 22. As per Florida Statutes, the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office has provided notice to voters at all Election Day polling places and voting booths that a vote cast for Manuel P. Asensio will not count in the Republican Primary in Congressional District 3. 

Please see Mr. Asensio's formal notice of withdrawal addressed to the Florida Department of State below: