Republican candidate for U-S Senate Jason Lewis was rushed to the hospital today for emergency surgery after he experienced severe abdominal pain. Lewis’ campaign says doctors discovered he is suffering from a severe internal hernia. Lewis was said to be optimistic and in good spirits ahead of the surgery. Here is the Lewis campaign’s statement from Campaign Manager Tom Szymanski in full:
“Early this morning, Congressman Lewis was rushed to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain. Following tests and examination, doctors determined that he is suffering from a severe internal hernia, a diagnosis which they indicated is life-threatening if not treated quickly. As such, Congressman Lewis was rushed into emergency surgery which he is now undergoing. Prior to being taken to the operating room, Jason was in good spirits, optimistic, and true to form, he was speculating about when he could resume campaigning, eager to continue fighting for his fellow Minnesotans. Please join me in praying for a successful surgery and a quick and speedy recovery for Jason. Our campaign will release more information as it becomes available.”
Incumbent U-S Senator Tina Smith on Twitter today wished Lewis “a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.”