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Doug Butzier, the Libertarian Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa, was killed in a plane crash, authorities said Tuesday. He was 59.

Key West Fire Chief Brian Arnold confirmed the crash and Butzier's death in a brief interview. He said Butzier was piloting an airplane late Monday night when it crashedabout a mile from the Dubuque airport, which Butzier was approaching. No one else was in the plane.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating a crash in the Dubuque area that caused no ground injuries.

Butzier, an emergency room doctor, was a long-shot against state Sen. Joni Ernst (R) and Rep. Bruce Braley (D). Ernst offered condolences on Twitter:

In a statement, Braley said he was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic death of Doug Butzier. I have enormous respect for anyone who puts their name forward as a candidate for public office. Carolyn and I send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Butziers wife and family during this difficult time.

Sean Sullivan has covered national politics for The Washington Post since 2012.

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Libertarian Senate candidate in Iowa dies in plane crash