AZ Congressional Candidate Suspends Campaign After Heroin Overdose

Chris Taylor, a Safford city councilman who is running for Congress, overdosed on heroin last week and since has suspended his campaign.

The Wednesday incident was a relapse for Taylor, a combat veteran who has battled opioid addiction since high school.

In a written statement, Taylor said he was seeking treatment and not backing away from what happened.

A screenshot from the website of Safford City Councilman Chris Taylor, who has suspended his campaign for Congress.

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