Port Charlotte, FL – Ken Roberson, candidate for State Representative District 71 was the first candidate in the race to qualify and officially be on the ballot according to the Florida Division of Elections in Tallahassee on June 16, 2008, the first day of the qualifying period.

Roberson who announced his candidacy in May of 2007 said he was proud to be a candidate in the August 26th Republican primary for the seat and said he was looking forward to the final exciting days of the campaign. District 71 covers parts of Charlotte, Sarasota, & Lee Counties and is currently held by State Representative Michael Grant, a candidate for the Florida Senate.

“Our campaign is all about grassroots support. I am especially proud and thankful for the broad community support I have received including a list of over 65 endorsements from local business persons, community leaders and local politicians which is on our website. Our team of volunteers and supporters have been working hard for many months. The message I’m getting from door to door canvassing and phone calls is that voters want common sense solutions based on sound conservative principles in Tallahassee. I am a conservative Republican that believes in less taxes, less (more efficient) government and more personal freedom. These are our values and the ones I will take to Tallahassee when elected.”

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