Adam Mikos, the most recent candidate to file his candidacy for Mayor of Bloomington, told the Indiana Daily Student on Monday afternoon he is withdrawing his name from consideration.
Mikos, a graduate of IU and political consultant said he plans to remain active in the Bloomington community.
“After careful consideration, I’ve decided to withdraw from the Democratic Primary,” Mikos said in a email to the IDS. “Despite this withdrawal, I will continue my long history of fighting for the ideals our community holds dear.”
Mikos’ exit from the mayoral races comes only three days after he originally announced his ?candidacy.
On Friday Mikos told the Indiana Daily Student in an email interview that the field was competitive, but hopeful of his chances.
“I think we have an excellent chance of winning,” Mikos said. “I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t. It’s not going to be an easy road but I feel if we put in the work we need to, we will be able to accomplish our goals and get where we need to be on Election Day.”
Originally from ?Schererville, Ind., Mikos said he got into politics while he was at IU when he did a summer internship for U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky, D-Gary. After his graduation from IU in 2006, Mikos worked as a political consultant, eventually starting his own firm ADM Strategic Consulting.
Mikos did not say why he is withdrawing from the mayor race after being the last candidate to file before Feb. 6 noon deadline.
“I look forward to playing an active role in the community and seeking to serve the public further by running for office in the near future,” Mikos said in an email.
Neal Earley
