Former child actress Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie) announced her withdrawal from the MI Eighth District Congressional race today, citing unspecified health reasons.
Of the Democratic races to capture Republican-held seats in Michigan, this was one of the three or four top prospects. Republican Rep. Mike Bishop must be breathing a bit easier tonight.
MDP Chair Brandon Dillon stated that the county Democratic parties in the district will select a successor candidate.