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Outspoken, and sometimes controversial, republican politician Corey Stewart has decided it is time to step out of the political ring — at least for now.
“Politics sucks, it really does.” Stewart laughed, offering up a laundry list of grievances, common among campaigning politicians; too much time on the road, unhealthy eating, time away from family.
“It’s time for me to move on to other things.” said the 50-year-old, sitting in his Woodbridge office.
After 15 years on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, Stewart has decided not to seek a fourth term
“I’m just not excited by the board anymore, I’ve been doing this for a long time.”
Stewart also plans to leave state politics for the foreseeable future. As Virginia’s 2018 GOP US Senate nominee, Stewart saw his November loss to Democratic Senator Tim Kaine as a sign that Virginia is too blue, for his views.
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