By Esther Lauaki
Melton’s Labor candidate Justin Mammarella has withdrawn from the race just weeks out from the state election.
The ALP’s state secretary Samuel Rae confirmed this morning that Mr Mammarella had withdrawn for family reasons.
The shock exit comes days after a major election pledge of $2.3 million towards a case study for a public hospital in Melton.
“The Labor Party will quickly pre-select another candidate,” Mr Rae said.
“We are confident that Labor will provide the electorate of Melton with a strong and committed candidate who, if given the honour, will continue Labor’s strong track record of investment in schools, hospitals, roads and public transport.”
Current MP Don Nardella, who has been sitting as an independent, is retiring.
