Joe Sestak

Presidential candidate Joe Sestak enjoys a vanilla milkshake at West Ossipee McDonald's on Oct. 23. (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)

CONWAY — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak announced Sunday he’s closing his campaign. Two other Democrats, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and California Sen. Kamala Harris, exited the race on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

Sestak of Alexandria, Va., is a retired three-star Navy admiral who commanded an aircraft battle group in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was responsible for 30 U.S. and allied ships, 100 aircraft and 15,000 sailors. He served two terms in Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 7th District from 2007-11.

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