An Arlington Heights dentist whose Facebook post about the recent women's marches sparked outrage among some residents has withdrawn his bid for village trustee, officials said.

It's estimated that millions marched on Jan. 21 in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles, among other locations, in protest of statements made by President Donald Trump and to support other causes from LGBT rights to immigration reform.

Trustee candidate Joe Favia posted a meme on a relative's Facebook page that shows participants in marches, and states, "In one day, Trump got more fat women out walking than Michelle Obama did in 8 years."

Arlington Heights candidate facing backlash after Facebook post about women's marches Karen Ann Cullotta

Some Arlington Heights residents are demanding a local dentist withdraw his bid for a seat on the village's board of trustees after learning the candidate posted a Facebook meme they say is offensive to women.

It's estimated that millions marched on Jan. 21 in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York...

Some Arlington Heights residents are demanding a local dentist withdraw his bid for a seat on the village's board of trustees after learning the candidate posted a Facebook meme they say is offensive to women.

It's estimated that millions marched on Jan. 21 in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York...

(Karen Ann Cullotta)

After news of the post spread last week, a group of residents said they planned to be at the Monday night Arlington Heights Village Board meeting, demanding that Favia withdraw his candidacy from the April 4 election. Favia was running unopposed.

Favia announced that he would be withdrawing from the April 7 election with a Saturday Facebook post explaining his decision.

Resident Richard Baldino said last week that the Facebook posting prompted him to file paperwork to become a write-in candidate. According to Arlington Heights Village Clerk Rebecca Hume, Baldino and resident Mark Walker are both registered with the county as write-in trustee candidates for the election.

Three incumbent trustee candidates, Thomas Glasgow, Bert Rosenberg and Jim Tinaglia, also are running for re-election, with Trustee Joe Farwell opting not to run again.

Last month, Sen. Jack E. Sandlin, R-Indiana, posted the same Women's March meme that Favia used, but took down the message after it sparked a strong backlash from critics on social media.

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(Jennifer Johnson and Tony Briscoe)

Favia, 50, a community volunteer and former president of the village's Chamber of Commerce, said last week that while he could understand why some were upset with the Facebook post, he said "there was no malice intended at all."

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