Mrs. Jesse Helms Endorses Hudson
Says He is a True Conservative You Can Trust
February 6, 2012
Today, Mrs. Jesse Helms, wife of the late United States Senator, officially endorsed Richard Hudson, conservative candidate for Congress in NC-08. She will serve as “Honorary Chairman” of his campaign.
“I know what a true conservative is. Richard Hudson is a true, dyed-in-the-wool conservative the people of the Eighth District can trust,” said Mrs. Helms. “I enthusiastically endorse his candidacy.”
Hudson, recognized as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 8th District, enjoys the most grassroots support and is the first candidate to organize all twelve counties in the district. Hudson also raised more money in the 4th Quarter of 2011 than any incumbent or challenger in North Carolina and raised $115,000 more than incumbent Larry Kissell—though Hudson entered the race two weeks into the quarter.
Hudson, the former District Director to 8th District Congressman Robin Hayes, was honored to have the financial support and endorsement of Mrs. Helms, her daughter Nancy Helms Grigg, and her grandson Mike Stuart.
“I am honored to have Mrs. Jesse Helms serve as Honorary Chairman of my campaign,” said Hudson. “Senator Helms was someone I admired and respected, so having the support of his wife and members of his family because they know I am the consistent conservative candidate is both gratifying and humbling.”
Mrs. Helms joins 2010 8th District Republican Nominee Harold Johnson, 2010 8th District Republican candidate Hal Jordan and Barbara Hayes– wife of former 8th District Congressman Robin Hayes– as Honorary Campaign Chairmen of Hudson for Congress.
HUDSON FOR CONGRESS STEERING COMMITTEE
ANSON
Sue Burr- Former Anson County Republican Party Secretary
Richard Harrington- Mayor of Lilesville
Don Scarborough- Owner, Plank Road Realty
Russell Sikes- Farmer, Realtor
CABARRUS
Bob Carruth- Cabarrus County Commissioner
Tracy Drye- Republican activist
Tom Grady- Attorney
Jane Liles- Community leader, wife of the late Mayor George Liles
Mike Minter- Businessman, coach and former Carolina Panther
Doug Stafford- Businessman
DAVIDSON
Sim DeLapp- Former County Commissioner, Former Christian Coalition State Chairman
Garry Frank- District Attorney
Roger Younts- County Republican Party Treasurer
MECKLENBURG
John Fennebresque- Attorney and member of the UNC Board of Governors
Karen Henning- Business owner and East Side Activist
Ed McMahan- Former State Legislator and Former Republican Party National Committeeman
Dan Ramirez- Former Mecklenburg County Commissioner
Lee Teague- Former County Republican Party Chairman
MONTGOMERY
Russell Fuller- Republican activist
RANDOLPH
Neal Robbins- Attorney and Republican activist
Ann Shaw- Former Register of Deeds
RICHMOND
Chris Maples- School teacher and Republican activist
Tom McInnis- School Board Member and Former County Republican Party Chairman
ROBESON
Craymon Strickland- Realtor/co-owner, Dark Water Realty & County Campaign Chairman
Jarrod Lowery- Marine Reserve & UNC Pembroke College Republicans
Daniel Locklear- Founder- UNC Pembroke College Republicans, Past state CR officer
ROWAN
Tom Bost- Businessman and community leader
David Burton- Bank Financial Crimes Manager, Republican activist
SCOTLAND
John Carpenter- Community leader and Republican activist
Dr. Bill Goodwin- Retired Dentist
STANLY
Jim Cogdell- Owner, The Fork
Devron Furr- School Administrator
Mark Lowder- Attorney
Vaughn Rummage- Businessman, Volunteer Fire Chief and community leader
BA Smith- Former County Republican Party Chairman
Ron Swanner- CEO, Home Savings Bank
Windell Talley- Farmer
UNION
Jerry Simpson- Chairman of the Union County Commission
Donnie Baucom- Former 8th District Republican Party Chairman
Allan Baucom- Former Union County Commission Chairman
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