A candidate for supervisor in Attala County has withdrawn from the November election.
Robert Ellis, Independent candidate for District 1, said in a Facebook post that he has withdrawn his candidacy for the position.
Ellis, who is currently Ward 3 Alderman for the City of Kosciusko. was set to face off against Democratic candidate Stennis Thompson, Republican Jesse Crosby Jr, and Independent Stacy Robinson in the race for District 1 Supervisor.
According to the Facebook post, Ellis withdrew his name due to getting a job with Entergy.
Ellis will continue to serve in his role as aldermen.
