HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Melissa Hart has announced that she will be dropping out of the race for governor, just a few days before the primary election.
Hart made the announcement shortly after 10:30 a.m. Friday. She stated that she would be supporting candidate Lou Barletta.
Hart is the second republican gubernatorial candidate to drop out of the race and endorse Lou Barletta this week.
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According to her website, Hart spent 14 years working for small law offices and businesses owned by families.
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