Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1920 — LEOPOLD LEAVES JUDGE RACE [ARTICLE]

LEOPOLD LEAVES JUDGE RACE

NARROWS FIELD TO FOUR AND ENHANCES CHANCES OF COUNTY IN PRIMARIES ' ——L Moses Leopold, member of the local bar and a candidate on the repubhcan ticket for the nomination of judge of the Thirtieth Judicial District, has announced his withjjrajval from the race, reducing the number of aspirants from this county to four, and greatly enhancing tne chances of the county- in the coming fight to be waged on May fourth against the lone entry from Newton county, Ray Cummings. Mr. Cummings, by reason of his being the only Newton county candidate in the field on the Republican ticket, is expected to give the local candidates a hard battle, and in withdrawing Mr. Leopold feels that the chances of the Jasper county aspirants are increased. The statement of Mr. Leopold in announcing his withdrawal follows: To the Republican Voters of Jasper and Newton counties: In view of the fact' that Jasper county has five candidates for judge of this circuit and Newton county has but one, I feel that it is quite impossible for any candidate from this county to be nominated for this office with such tremendous Odds again him. To continue in the race under the circumstances means the expenditure of much valuable time and money in making a campaign over both counties with but one chance in a hundred of being nominated. Had I the time I filed my intention to*become a candidate that Mr. Cummings intended to announce his candidacy, I would not have entered the race because I would have realized then as I do now that the chances of my receiving the nomination were very few. I feel that by quitting the race the chances of retaining the office in this county are increased, and it is for this reason mainly that I withdraw from further participation in the campaign for the office of judge of this circuit. I am not withdrawing in favor of any one candidate and those who have promised me their support are free to support whomsoever they choose. In conclusion I desire to express my thanks to those who have been my loyal supporters and hope to be able to show my appreciation^.of their efforts in my behalf. Very truly, MOSES LEOPOLD.