CONTACT: Sarah Hoffman, 740.258.8337

Chairman Moore commented, “The 18th Congressional District needs a fresh and charismatic person with strong family values and hard work ethics that knows and cares about our area. Although there appears to be an extensive list of qualified Republican candidates for the 18th District, I believe we need someone that can and will energize our base. That person is Mike Carey. I know Mike Carey and I believe he is the candidate that can win back the 18th Congressional district. The Belmont County Republican Party as a whole is not expected to endorse in this primary, therefore, it is my privilege to personally endorse his campaign for Congress.”

Mike Carey reacted to Chairman Moore’s endorsement, “I am honored to have the endorsement of Chairman Kent Moore.  Kent Moore has been an active Republican leader for many years and is well respected.  He has been working diligently to expand the Republican base in Belmont County and we are proud to have him on the Carey for Congress team.”

Mike Carey is President of the Ohio Coal Association and a resident of Licking County.  More information about Carey’s campaign can be found at www.carey08.com.

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Mike is from Belmont County and ran two close, but unsuccessful races against then State Rep. Charlie Wilson.  While we are talking about HD 18, there is some good back and forth going on in the comments section from my post on Fred Dailey and farm subsidies.