FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2023
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RI ENDORSES RETIRED MARINE COLONEL GERRY LEONARD FOR RHODE ISLAND'S 1st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
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WARWICK, RI -- Today, Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Joe Powers announced the full endorsement and support of Gerry Leonard for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.
“Our Nominating Committee –tasked with providing endorsement recommendations – met with Gerry and unanimously voted to recommend an endorsement,” said Powers.
Unlike the other side, we do not have entrenched career politicians running for the nomination. Gerry is a retired Marine Colonel with over 30 years of leadership who has served our country honorably and is running for Congress to bring much-needed relief to Rhode Islanders.
We are thrilled to fully support Gerry’s campaign for congress.”
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BOARD MEMBERS:
Chair: Mary Lou Sanborn
Vice Chair: Murray Charron
Secretary: Michelle Pickering
Treasurer : Linda Jamison
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Social Coordinator: Morgan McKay
Membership Coordinator: Tom Raczelowski
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RI GOP Central Committee members:
Delegates: Linda Jamison & Michelle Pickering
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Alt delegates: Ramona Bessigner & Tom Raszelowski