My dearest friends and supporters and visitors to my website:

On Monday, February 25, I announced my decision to withdraw from the 9th District Congressional Race. Obviously this was a very difficult decision for me to make. Please see my reasons for withdrawing:

Daily Tribune 

mlive.com

Detroit Free Press

Oakland Press

Birmingham Eccentric

I wanted to personally reach out to the people who have been there for me for so long now.  Although I still feel passionately about bringing about progressive change, it became clear that we will not have the resources necessary to make that happen in this election. 

The hardest part of coming to a decision like this is that I do not want to lose one ounce of energy that we at Team Skinner have built up.  We made this district a national target for Democrats.  We brought energy, ideas and great people power to this district.  We must channel this energy now on a new mission, and we will be in touch with you soon with more specific plans. 

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this campaign with me.  It's a heavy heart indeed, but it is warmed by the knowledge that there are kindred souls who have joined with me as supporters and friends.  That is something we can never lose. 

My warmest thanks,

Nancy Skinner