February 27, 2008 - 5:03pm
Summers files signatures
By Zach SilberThe Summers for Congress campaign announced that it has filed its candidacy petitions with the Secretary of State's office.
Summers, a Republican, is the second candidate today to take the first step in securing a spot on the June primary ballot in Maine’s First Congressional District. Democratic candidate Ethan Strimling submitted his signatures this morning.
"The campaign's grassroots efforts and its network of volunteers is a testament to the organization that is in place," said Ruth Summers, wife of Charlie Summers.
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I signed the petition for Charlie because I believe in the Democratic process not because I support him. DEAN SCONTRAS is the BEST candidate in this race and he is the GOP's best chance to win November.