By Megan Stewart, ABC NEWS
Republican Dennis Nguyen annoucned Monday he will no longer be running for Minnesota Secretary of State.
The only Republican known to be running for Minnesota Secretary of State – and first GOP candidate – announced on Facebook Monday he is pulling out of the race.

In November, Dennis Nguyen formally announced his candidacy for the position that is currently occupied by Democrat Mark Ritchie; however, he now says he needs the time to focus on his family and business ventures.
Ritchie, who has been in office since 2006, has said he will not seek a third term. Democratic legislators Debra Hilstrom and Steve Simon are vying for their party’s nomination.
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