Massachusetts GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver Ends Campaign After DUI Arrest

Massachusetts GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver Ends Campaign After DUI Arrest

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Republican lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver announced the suspension of his campaign on 19 October in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after his recent DUI arrest. Boston 25 News reported the announcement, noting that Oliver had been arrested over the weekend for operating under the influence following a multi-vehicle crash, and that his withdrawal leaves the Republican ticket unchanged as the November election approaches. Fox News said the arrest stemmed from a rollover crash in New Bedford, where Oliver was taken to Ash Street Jail and later released.

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New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Ash Street Jail, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

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October 19, 2026
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Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI arrest
Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI arrest

The Boston Globe • 19 Oct 20:05

New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver withdrew from the Republican ticket for lieutenant governor following a weekend DUI arrest, leaving the ticket unchanged on the ballot as the election approaches.

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New Bedford councilor Shawn Oliver arrested on OUI charges after SUV crash
New Bedford councilor Shawn Oliver arrested on OUI charges after SUV crash

MassLive.com • 19 Oct 17:20

Councilor and corrections officer Shawn Oliver was arrested for operating under the influence after his SUV flipped in New Bedford, and he has suspended his lieutenant-governor campaign.

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Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI arrest
Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI arrest

The Guardian • 19 Oct 13:35

Republican lieutenant governor hopeful Shawn Oliver halted his campaign following his arrest on suspicion of operating under the influence after a multi-vehicle crash.

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Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after OUI arrest
Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after OUI arrest

Boston 25 News • 19 Oct 02:24

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver halted his campaign following an arrest on operating under the influence charges stemming from a multi-vehicle crash in New Bedford.

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Massachusetts councilor suspends lieutenant governor bid after DUI arrest
Massachusetts councilor suspends lieutenant governor bid after DUI arrest

WCVB • 19 Oct 02:22

New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver halted his campaign for lieutenant governor following his arrest on multiple charges related to an overturned vehicle crash.

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Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI crash
Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after DUI crash

Fox News • 19 Oct 01:31

Republican lieutenant governor nominee Shawn Oliver halted his campaign following a police arrest for operating under the influence after a rollover crash in New Bedford.

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Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after OUI arrest
Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after OUI arrest

NBC News • 18 Oct 19:23

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver halted his campaign following an arrest on drunken-driving charges after a crash that damaged several parked cars.

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Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after OUI arrest
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after OUI arrest

Boston Herald • 18 Oct 15:38

Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, halted his campaign after being arrested for operating under the influence and crashing his vehicle in New Bedford.

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