A candidate for Stark County commissioner has withdrawn from the race.

The Canton Repository reports private attorney, Craig Conley notified the county Board of Elections Friday to remove his name from the November ballot.                

Conley, a Republican, was to challenge Stark County Commissioner Thomas Bernabei.    

Conley, in a news release said time constraints imposed by his law practice and his possible involvement in a new business venture prevented him from giving the position the attention it needs.