FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2011
Contact: Sara Rafferty (469) 223-9141
CONGRESSWOMAN KAY GRANGER FILES FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 12
Fort Worth, TX. – Today, Congresswoman Kay Granger filed as a candidate for election in Congressional District 12.
“Serving the constituents of the 12th District is one of the great privileges of my life,” Granger said. “I am proud to stand up in Congress for the conservative values of lower taxes, less spending, secure borders and strong national security. I look forward to earning the support of voters in this district, and continuing my work in Washington to represent the values of my constituents.”
As drawn by the federal court in San Antonio, the new Congressional District 12 will include Parker County and a portion of Tarrant County, areas that Granger has traditionally represented.
Congresswoman Granger currently serves as the Chairwoman of the State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. She also serves on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. With her subcommittee assignments, Granger is a recognized leader on national security and foreign policy, and well positioned to advocate for the needs of the people and industries in the 12th District.
Prior to her tenure in Congress, Granger served as Mayor of Fort Worth from 1991-1995. Granger is also a former high school teacher, and owned and operated a successful insurance agency for over 20 years in Fort Worth. She has three grown children, and five grandchildren.
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