Shawn Oliver Suspends Campaign

Shawn Oliver suspended his lieutenant governor campaign Sunday after a late-Saturday crash led to his arrest on charges including operating under the influence of liquor. Oliver said the election was too important to be overshadowed by personal matters and asked for his family’s privacy. Oliver, a New Bedford city councilor, was the Republican nominee running with gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue against incumbent Democratic Gov. Maura HealeyMaura Healey73rd governor of Massachusetts (born 1971). The election is less than three weeks away. Minogue had called on Oliver to suspend his campaign, saying there was no excuse for driving under the influence. Police said Oliver’s vehicle overturned after striking five parked vehicles. His arraignment was scheduled for Monday.