Mike Erickson press release

Press release from candidate Mike Erickson and GOP Chairman Vance Day

JOINT STATEMENT BY MIKE ERICKSON AND OREGON REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN VANCE DAY ON DARLENE HOOLEY’S RETIREMENT

Salem, OR — Mike Erickson today issued the following statements regarding Congresswoman Hooley’s decision to not seek re-election: “I would like to thank Darlene Hooley for her service to our state. I appreciate her commitment to the people of Oregon and extend my best wishes to her and her family in the years ahead.”

“I look forward to bringing real change and new ideas to Congress. I am running to represent Oregonians, to help improve our economy and to balance the budget without raising taxes. Having run a highly successful company and knowing how to balance the books, I believe I am uniquely qualified to get the job done on day one.”

“I also would like to thank Chairman Day and the Oregon Republican Party for their continued support of my candidacy.”

The Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party released the following statement this morning:
“We have a strong candidate in Mike Erickson. As a successful business owner and a long time community leader, Mike will be an excellent representative for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District.”

“The National Republican Congressional Committee was excited about Mike Erickson’s candidacy in this race long before Rep. Hooley’s decision to retire. Mike Erickson is a great candidate. His message of real change in Washington and new ideas in Congress, along with his strong record as a businessman, offer the citizens of Oregon’s 5th Congressional District with the leadership and vision needed to win this seat in November.” — Ken Spain, NRCC Press Secretary

The Erickson for Congress campaign has raised over $170,000 to date. These contributions continue to come almost exclusively from individuals in Oregon.