MADISON (WKOW) -- A controversial candidate for Madison school board is withdrawing from the race.
Mary Jo Walters posted on her Facebook page Friday night that she is opting out of the run for many personal reasons.
She says she also received pushback for discussing gender identity policies in schools.
Walters has posted comments against the transgender community. Those comments led a transgender candidate toget into the race.
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