Democrat Yadira Caraveo announced Friday afternoon that she is abandoning her bid to reclaim her 8th Congressional District seat.

“This was not a decision I made lightly,” she said in a written statement. “Unfortunately, I faced very strong resistance to my candidacy this cycle due almost entirely to the stigmatization of mental health in America. I hope that one day we will see more acceptance and understanding of illnesses like depression, and that leaders at all levels will be able to support those in need in actions and not just words.”

Caraveo was running despite the concerns of Democratic leaders about her mental health and allegations that she mistreated her congressional and campaign staff . The Colorado Sun made those accusations public in May.

Caraveo has struggled to fundra

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