Democrat, Marta Jorgensen announced today that she will be running for Congress in the 24th Congressional District, the seat held by Republican Elton Gallegly for the past 22 years.  Last year, she was the Democratic nominee and with barely $20,000, Marta was able to win 42% of the vote.  

Polling shows that voters in the 24th Congressional District are tired of Elton Gallegly and they want change.   They want someone who can deliver healthcare and environmental reforms that will jump-start the economy.    

With more than 27 years as a vocational nurse, Marta Jorgensen knows first hand how the healthcare delivery system became a bureaucracy out of control.  Deeply involved in environmental issues for nearly 20 years, she knows how our dependence on fossil fuels has put our planet into climate crisis, which threatens growing cycles worldwide. As a small business owner, Marta created a computer school to help open up the world to young people.  

Healthcare reform, developing renewable alternative energy sources, and a solid commitment to improve our public educational institutions are key elements in restoring our economy.  Marta Jorgensen is a strong proponent of the CEED Program (Community Energy and Economic Development Program – www.ceedprogram.com) which was originally conceived of as part of Marta’s platform in her last campaign, but given its importance, was spun out as a free standing program that has received widespread support and interest in Congress and elsewhere. The CEED Program was designed to harness the new administration’s desire to promote renewable energy, green jobs and green companies throughout the country. In addition, it provides a direct means to harness citizen action at the community level and give it a focus, working in a partnership with government.

As a dedicated community activist, Marta can be a key player in Congress to help get the economy back on track.

With 36% registered Democrats, 43% registered Republicans, and a 21% decline-to-state voters, Marta Jorgensen is in a strong position to win in 2010.

Jorgensen For Congress Campaign Committee

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