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Lopez launches Congressional campaign
Nov 24, 2015 6:00 am
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Assembly member Pete Lopez.
(From the Lopez for Congress campaign.)[/caption]
Assembly member Pete Lopez formally announced his bid for Congress, Mon., Nov. 23. In a press release received by WGXC Monday night, Lopez declared his intention to seek the endorsement of the Republican and Conservative parties in his pursuit of the 19th Congressional District seat in 2016. That spot is currently held by Kinderhook Republican Chris Gibson. Gibson has already said he will not seek re-election. Lopez wrote in his statement, “If there is one thing the voters are saying this year, [it] is that we need to aggressively challenge the status quo. My message is that we need to someone who is grounded in the community to represent the hard working people back home and not let Washington insiders and power brokers decide who will represent you by buying the seat.” In laying out his qualifications, Lopez touted his reputation as "a hardworking, every day person" with a "grassroots engagement and 'hands on' style." He cited his record addressing flood recovery issues, job creation, support of family farms, and his unflinching opposition to the Common Core Standards and to New York's gun control legislation, the SAFE Act. One-time gubernatorial candidate John Faso, and Dutchess County businessman Andrew Heaney have also declared their interest in the seat. On the Democratic side, newly re-elected Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is being urged by party officials to run.
Assembly member Pete Lopez.(From the Lopez for Congress campaign.)[/caption]
Assembly member Pete Lopez formally announced his bid for Congress, Mon., Nov. 23. In a press release received by WGXC Monday night, Lopez declared his intention to seek the endorsement of the Republican and Conservative parties in his pursuit of the 19th Congressional District seat in 2016. That spot is currently held by Kinderhook Republican Chris Gibson. Gibson has already said he will not seek re-election. Lopez wrote in his statement, “If there is one thing the voters are saying this year, [it] is that we need to aggressively challenge the status quo. My message is that we need to someone who is grounded in the community to represent the hard working people back home and not let Washington insiders and power brokers decide who will represent you by buying the seat.” In laying out his qualifications, Lopez touted his reputation as "a hardworking, every day person" with a "grassroots engagement and 'hands on' style." He cited his record addressing flood recovery issues, job creation, support of family farms, and his unflinching opposition to the Common Core Standards and to New York's gun control legislation, the SAFE Act. One-time gubernatorial candidate John Faso, and Dutchess County businessman Andrew Heaney have also declared their interest in the seat. On the Democratic side, newly re-elected Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is being urged by party officials to run.