Indiana's Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate Rex Bell has been taken to a Richmond hospital after complaining of illness while talking to newspaper reporters.
The 64-year-old Bell became ill Wednesday during an interview at the Palladium-Item's office. He asked that 911 be called.
The Palladium-Itemreports that Bell, of Hagerstown, remained conscious and communicative while emergency medical personnel worked with him at the newspaper's office. His wife, Susan, and family members accompanied him to Reid Health.
According to the candidate's Facebook page, Bell suffered a minor stroke. He was transported to Methodist hospital after undergoing initial tests and was expected to have more testing done. The post says the candidate is doing well. He is expected to fully recover.
Bell, a Wayne County general contractor, is in a race with Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat John Gregg for Indiana governor. Bell was chosen in April as the Libertarian Party candidate at the party's convention in Indianapolis. In the past, he has run unsuccessfully for county, state and federal offices.