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Martha Roby Quickly Raises Impressive $125,645FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Tim Baker Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (770) 519-6375 tim@capitolstrategy.us (MONTGOMERY, AL) – Republican 2nd District Congressional candidate Martha Roby revealed that her campaign raised $125,645 in just 43 days since announcing her candidacy on May 19th. Roby made the disclosure today when filing her first fundraising report with the Federal Election Commission, which also showed she had $125,311 remaining cash-on-hand. Roby is the only Republican candidate in the race. “I am honored and excited by the strong, early support I have received from the people throughout Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District,” said Roby. “When we announced our campaign on May 19th, my goal was to raise $100,000 by June 30th. We not only met, but exceeded our goal. Our fundraising success is a testament to the desire for fundamental leadership change for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.” The two-term Montgomery City Councilwoman’s fundraising results are impressive in that the majority of contributions came from supporters in Alabama. Roby was able to raise these funds in a little over five weeks. Key Facts About Roby’s Disclosure Dates $ Raised May 19 - June 30, 2009 Total Raised $125,645 Total # of Contributors 207 % from Individuals 95.2% % from Alabama 92.0% % from PAC 4.8% Cash-on-hand $125.311 “I am so thankful for all of our friends across the 2nd District that have placed their faith in us and contributed to our grassroots campaign this early,” said Roby. “This broad-based support is vital to our success and it sends a strong signal about the enthusiasm and interest we have surrounding this effort.” “My family and I have met so many wonderful people throughout the 2nd Congressional District and it is clear we need a Congressman with a positive, hopeful vision who will support the future generations that want to live, work, and raise a family here in central and southeastern Alabama. If we are to succeed, we need a Representative who will take common-sense leadership and our conservative Alabama values to Washington and seek solutions to get this country back on track,” added Roby. *** Roby, a native of Montgomery was elected to the City Council in 2003, defeating five other candidates to win the election without a runoff. Because of her ability to work with others and reach out to every community in her district, she was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2007 with more than 82% of the vote. She has routinely opposed tax increases, fought hard in 2008 alone to against five proposed tax increases and offered solutions to reduce government spending. Roby led the efforts for the Montgomery City Council to adopt an ordinance to comply with federal law and prohibit businesses from harboring illegal aliens. Roby obtained a Bachelor of Music degree from New York University in 1998 and her law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2001. Prior to her election to the Montgomery City Council, she practiced law at Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill, P.A. and remains a member in good standing with the Alabama and Mississippi bar associations. Martha is married to Riley Roby and they have two children. The Robys are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church, where they are involved in various ministries 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. ### Martha Roby for Congress P.O. Box 195 • Montgomery, AL • 36101 www.martharoby.com Paid for by Martha Roby for Congress |
