Jason Leonard, who was announced on Friday as a presidential candidate in the 2016 Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) elections, has withdrawn from the race. Both Leonard and Molly Kenny, the Education Officer of TCDSU and Secretary to its Electoral Commission, confirmed the withdrawal to The University Times. In a statement to The University Times over Facebook, Leonard cited health reasons for his withdrawal: “Having had my 6 week check up after spinal surgery, while I’m generally recovering well, I will need more physical therapy than expected during the campaign period.”ADVERTISEMENT Wishing the other candidates luck in the race, Leonard said he was “excited … Continue reading Jason Leonard Withdraws from Presidential Race