The Surprising Reason Melissa Gilbert is Dropping Out of Politics in Michigan

"Little House on the Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert has dropped her campaign for Michigan's 8th Congressional District.

Last August Melissa Gilbert announced her candidacy for Michigan's 8th congressional district which includes part of Lansing and the cities of Brighton, Rochester Hills, Howell, Mason, Okemos, East Lansing. Now she is pulling out of the race.

The withdrawal has nothing to do with mean-spirited politics or insufficient campaign financing. "Head and neck injuries from two accidents in 2012 have forced her to drop out of the race," according to MLive.

A statement from the actress explains "While I have received the best treatment and therapy I could have asked for, those injuries have only gotten worse. As much as it breaks my heart to say this, my doctors have told me I am physically unable to continue my run for Congress."

Michigan will miss you, Half-Pint.

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