Dear Friends -
In September, I announced my intention to run for Tennessee House of Representatives for District 90. Immediately, so many of you gave me support and encouragement. You have donated to my campaign, attended events to support me, and written or called to tell me of your excitement that I am running.
As you know, the State House seat for which I announced my candidacy is presently held by my friend and mentor, Gloria Johnson. As a District 90 constituent, when Gloria announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate, I decided to run to protect this seat in the Tennessee General Assembly, in the name of the same principles for which Gloria stands.
Now that Gloria has decided to run for both U.S. Senate and the District 90 seat, I know it is in everyone’s best interest for me to suspend my campaign.
I fully endorse Gloria Johnson in her run for the State House District 90 seat. After Gloria wins both races and becomes a U.S. Senator, with her support, I will resume my campaign in the special election that will subsequently be held for the District 90 seat.
Under the circumstances, I am personally contacting each of my campaign donors to offer full refunds of contributions they have so generously made to my campaign for House District 90.
Gloria and I have been communicating throughout this process, and she has always had my back. She knows I want all of us to have her back as well, and help her beat Marsha Blackburn and send her to Washington to represent Tennesseans' interests.
I will see you for the win in November, when Gloria is elected to the United States Senate, and soon thereafter, when I will be running in the special election for TN House District seat 90!