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

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

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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Shawn Oliver Amy Carnevale Mike Minogue

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

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19 octobre 2026
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After Oliver arrest, Mass. GOP ticket thins further
After Oliver arrest, Mass. GOP ticket thins further

The Boston Globe • 19 oct. 20h05

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 City Councilor Shawn Oliver OUI arrest: What police say happened
New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver OUI arrest: What police say happened

MassLive.com • 19 oct. 17h20

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 ends campaign after arrest
Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest

The Guardian • 19 oct. 13h35

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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Republican candidate for Mass. lieutenant governor suspends campaign following OUI crash
Republican candidate for Mass. lieutenant governor suspends campaign following OUI crash

Boston 25 News • 19 oct. 02h24

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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Police: Former Mass. Lt. Gov. candidate overturned car in OUI crash, faces several charges
Police: Former Mass. Lt. Gov. candidate overturned car in OUI crash, faces several charges

WCVB • 19 oct. 02h22

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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GOP ticket thrown into turmoil after candidate's late-night crash
GOP ticket thrown into turmoil after candidate's late-night crash

Fox News • 19 oct. 01h31

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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18 octobre 2026
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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. 19h23

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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Shawn Oliver suspend LT Gov campaign after OUI arrest, crash
Shawn Oliver suspend LT Gov campaign after OUI arrest, crash

Boston Herald • 18 oct. 15h38

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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