Friends:
Mark Losey for Congress began as an inspiration from a conversation that Mark had with a first-time voter at a polling station during the 2004 presidential election. Inspiration became an idea for real change. After a few months of encouragement and support, that idea turned into an actual campaign, one that placed a strong emphasis on reaching out to suburban and rural voters to join the already growing Democratic ranks in central Ohio. Our campaign made a compelling case for change and revealed a hopeful path for the first strong challenge for the 15th District congressional seat in over a decade.
With Commissioner Kilroy's recent entry to the race, we now have two great candidates for Congress. But the path to victory for our first-time campaign depended on a large window of opportunity to earn the support of a unified Democratic base in Franklin County while reaching out for new support from suburban and rural voters in the 15th district. In other words, we had hoped for this pre-primary season to be a time to earn and unify, rather than compete for, Democratic support and resources.
Frankly, Commissioner Kilroy already enjoys much of the Democratic support we were working to earn before the primary. The time for Democratic unity is now. By encouraging our supporters to put their efforts behind Mary Jo Kilroy, and continue the fight for change, we can defeat Deborah Pryce and send a voice to Congress that represents regular Ohioans.
After our all of our visits to the various Ox Roasts, Strawberry Festivals, Market Days, and more, we have seen the difference a campaign can make when it puts a concerted effort behind reaching out to the suburban and rural voters. Our campaign for a new voice of accountability, common sense, and real hope is long from over. Mark will continue to make the case for change in 2006 to suburban, rural and area voters. We're so humbled and honored that we were able to earn your support. Together, we have begun to build the path for change in the 15th District and throughout Ohio.
Thank you for your continued support throughout our campaign. We will not forget the friends we have made. The progress we have made in the 15th District is just the beginning. What happens next is up to all of us.
- The Losey for Congress Campaign Committee