Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
State Rep. Jeff Kropf has withdrawn from the race for House District 17 after learning that his candidacy would create difficulties for his employer, KXL radio station, because of federal laws requiring equal air time for political candidates.
He had already announced that he was running for his last term in public office.
Kropf, who represents Sweet Home, Lebanon, Stayton, Sublimity and surrounding areas, will continue as representative…