The Sumter County Board of Elections issued the following statement Monday morning.

“Ms. Katheryn Kellam came into the Office of Elections  late last Friday afternoon, March 18, 2016,  and requested that she be allowed to withdraw her Declaration of Candidacy for the May 24, 2016 election. On behalf of the Board of Elections, this request was granted by the Supervisor of Elections.  Ms. Kellam also stated that she wished to thank the Board and everyone involved for their efforts on this issue, and requires nor desires any  further action on this matter by the Board of Elections.  Pending further discussion by the Board, this matter is closed.”