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Dems target 7th District race for extra funds, support
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this week tagged the open seat to replace retiring U.S. Rep. David Hobson for its national “Red to Blue” program, a program that highlights key races that the Democrats plan to focus on this fall.
Sharen Neuhardt, the Miami Twp. Democrat running for the seat, will get extra cash from the national party as a result of the pick, as well as extra support.
According to the DCCC, “The ‘Red to Blue’ program highlights top Democratic campaigns across the country and offers them financial, communications and strategic support These candidates earned a spot in the program by surpassing fundraising goals and skillfully demonstrating to voters that they stand for change and will represent new priorities when elected to Congress.”
Neuhardt said she was honored to receive the support.
“This honor reflects what I’ve been hearing from voters - this is not the same old 7th Congressional District,” she said. “People are ready for change and I plan to bring it.”
Neuhardt will face state Sen. Steve Austria, R-Beavercreek in November. Austria’s campaign manager, Brad Mascho, cited polls showing Austria ahead of Neuhardt as an indicator that “the Democratic party in Washington is clearly out of touch with our district.”
“The 7th District has been represented by a Republican since 1939 and this year voters are ready to send a business-minded person with experience to Congress, not a liberal attorney from Yellow Springs,” he said.
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