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Martha Roby Files Papers to Run for CongressFor Immediate Release: Contact: Tim BakerThursday, May 21, 2009 (770) 519-6375 (MONTGOMERY, AL) – Montgomery Republican Martha Roby today released the following statement after filing her Statement of Candidacy and Statement of Organization with the Federal Election Commission, which allows her to begin to raise the resources necessary for a campaign in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District: “For the past six years on the Montgomery City Council, I’ve used common-sense leadership and conservative Alabama values to guide my decision making, and in Congress I will continue to apply those same principles when seeking solutions to get this country back on track. This election is about the hardworking people that want to live, work and raise a family here in central and southeast Alabama. I will continue to listen to these voters in the coming months as we work to build a grassroots campaign based on the leadership that Alabama families are calling for in Washington. Riley and I are both humbled and gratified at the tremendous amount of encouragement we’ve received. We’re excited about this opportunity and look forward to a great campaign.” A more formal and official announcement tour launching the campaign will be made at a later date. Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District is comprised of sixteen central and southeastern Alabama counties including all of Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes and Pike Counties and portions of Montgomery County. ### |
