Doug Hoffman is seeking a re-match against Rep. Bill Owens (D) in 2010, after losing their special election race Nov. 4 by approximately three thousand votes.
In a lengthy message on his campaign Web site, Hoffman wrote that he is moving "Full speed ahead to 2010" after deciding not to contest the election results, which were finalized Monday.
"This gives us time to carefully articulate and communicate thoughtful positions on issues that impact the great people of our district and ensure that our campaign promises are NOT broken," he wrote. "We take away lessons from this year's campaign that will make us stronger and more competitive in the future. Next time we will be better prepared," Hoffman added.
Hoffman will likely pursue the Republican party nomination in 2010 after running an upstart Conservative Party campaign in the special election. County GOP officials tapped Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, but the party endorsed Hoffman, who had the support of the conservative blogosphere, when Scozzafava dropped out of the race days before the election.
Several other Republicans who were passed over for the special election nomination have also expressed interest in running for what is likely to be another highly competitive race in 2010. Former Rep. John McHugh (R) represented the district for nine terms before leaving Congress to become secretary of the Army in the fall.
CQ Politics rates the general election contest Leans Democratic.
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"This gives us time to carefully articulate and communicate thoughtful positions on issues that impact the great people of our district and ensure that our campaign promises are NOT broken,"
Maybe he'll actually move to the district this time.
Posted by: Randy Paul
| November 27, 2009 1:29 PM
He may not have to pending the next round of gerrymandering.
Posted by: Bingo
| November 28, 2009 8:50 AM
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