(Update 1 p.m.) – The Livingston County Sheriff’s campaign has been postponed as the current sheriff is being treated for a ‘cardiac incident’.

According to a news release, on Friday Sheriff Steve Cox was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for a cardiac incident and then transferred to a Kansas City, Mo. hospital for treatment.

“He is still being treated in a Kansas City area hospital and is improving daily and is making significant progress,” said Chief Deputy Michael Claypole Monday afternoon in a press release. “We ask for continued support and prayers for Steve, Beth, his children and family.”

Eric Menconi who is running as Cox’s opponent in the sheriff’s race announced Saturday that in light of the events that took place on Friday the campaign is being postponed until a later date.

“I, along with everyone working on our campaign, am asking you to keep Sheriff Steve Cox and his family, as well as everyone at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers,” Menconi said in a Facebook post. “Out of respect I have requested that all our radio and newspaper ads, as well as other campaign activities, to be postponed until a later date.”