A Washington state representative who also serves as statewide chairman for Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign has resigned from both positions amid accusations that he exaggerated his military service record.
“I volunteered to step down at the moment, because I don’t want these accusations to be a distraction to the candidate I hope to become president,” State Rep. Graham Hunt, a Republican, said in a statement last week.
After meeting with Republican leaders Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Huntannounced that he would also resign from the Legislature.
“I have always been open and forthright with the good people of the Second District who elected me, in an effort to affirm their faith and trust in our elected officials,” he wrote Tuesday on his campaign website. “It has become abundantly clear to me that I have much to improve upon in communicating more clearly, and understanding how my comments are received by others. None of us are without flaws, shortcomings, or mistakes. I take full responsibility for any errors I have made, and I fully accept the obligation to address them responsibly.”
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