Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 3:04pm
Dover state rep won't seek re-election after second DUI arrest
Updated Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 3:31pm
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| Rep. Brad Bennett (D-Dover) | Dover Democratic Rep. Brad Bennett will NOT seek re-election after his second DUI arrest.
The tearful announcement came Tuesday on the House floor as the General Assembly reconvened for its final four weeks of this session.
"I hope I can ensure that the 32nd District is not without representation in the closing days, and I will retire and not seek re-election from this House, and I will devote my time taking care of myself and my family," says Bennett.
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WDEL's Amy Cherry broke the news that Bennett was arrested for driving under the influence in Wilmington in April when he also sideswiped a parked police car.
Bennett first plead guilty to a drunken driving charge in February of 2011 and was sentenced to one-year probation.
Tuesday, he admitted he has a problem.
"I have learned of a disease that like cancer needs to be treated daily lest it consumes your life, your ability to make right choices. There is no magic pill for what in fact is a disease of the brain," says Bennett.
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Bennett says he's gotten help over the past 50 days from the Dover Behavioral Health Center and will continue to seek treatment.
Hear his full statement on the House Floor:
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