MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) -- A Central Michigan University student who has drawn attention for his clashes with university administrators over the hiring of an assistant professor says he's ended his campaign the state House.
Dennis Lennox in March announced his candidacy for the seat covering parts of northern Michigan including Antrim, Cheboygan, Charlevoix and Otsego counties.
Lennox tells CM Life the decision came after incumbent Republican Kevin Elsenheimer on Friday decided to run for reelection in the 105th district instead of leaving to run for the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Lennox has been active in Republican politics. He is best known for protests against the university's hiring of Gary Peters to teach a political science class.
Peters is a Democrat running for Congress.