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Del. Nick Freitas has withdrawn as the Republican nominee for the November election in the 30th District.

He informed the State Board of Elections of the decision via a brief letter Thursday following a weeks-long snafu revealing that the incumbent had not submitted his reelection paperwork by the required deadline. Freitas did not return a phone call requesting comment on Friday.

Democratic nominee Ann Ridgeway, a retired educator from Madison, will now likely be the only name to appear on the ballot. In a statement Friday morning, she said the election in November is not about partisan politics, but who will best represent the area in Richmond.

“My message and my commitment to our community is the same regardless of who is on the ballot with me in November,” she said. “I am thrilled to see the support and enthusiasm grow within the District. I am proud of what we have done thus far, and I am optimistic for the future. We have an opportunity to represent Orange, Madison, and Culpeper in a better way, serving the people.”

General Assembly candidates are required to file paperwork with the State Board of Elections and Department of Elections. The local registrar is then informed of who the candidates are before printing their ballots.