VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Kaitlyn Huss, a candidate for North Dakota District 24 House of Representatives, who was charged with simple assault on Friday, October 7th has dropped out of the race.

On Saturday, October 8th, Huss issued this statement, “I want to thank everyone who has stood with me during my campaign, who supported me. The issues that we’ve raised and the policies I’ve pursued and spoken about are important, and I’m so proud of all we’ve accomplished in the past eight months.

I was involved in an incident that I deeply regret. I behaved in a manner unbefitting of my position as a candidate and unbecoming of my own personal standards for myself. I intend to take full responsibility for my actions -and I am starting with this message.

I am withdrawing myself from the race for District 24 House of Representatives. While I will remain on the November 8th ballot, I do not believe I have represented my party or my community to the standards which you deserve. I encourage you all to vote with your hearts, and choose one of the other three candidates.

This campaign has been an incredible experience. I am grateful to everyone who has supported me, and to the District 24 Democrats for believing in me enough to endorse me and stand with me throughout. Lastly I would like to thank my family without whom none of this would have been possible.”

With a Heavy Heart, Kaitlyn Huss

Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher said Huss was arrested for assault after officers were called to a Valley City bar on east main around 2:40 a.m. on Friday, October 7th.

Huss made her initial court appearance on Friday, October 7th. She pleaded not guilty. Her next court date is set for October 25th.