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MARK AURAND ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40
March 26, 2013
Nazareth and Stroudsburg, PA- On March 25, first time candidate Mark Aurand officially announced his campaign for the 40th State Senate District at Nazareth Centre Square and Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg. Mark told the nearly fifty attendees about a “broken Harrisburg.” “The 40th District is affected by a failed education system, an endangered environment, and a troubled economy,” Mark announced.
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“I am running because I intend to be part of the solution to these problems,” the resident of Lower Nazareth Township told the crowd. “There are parents in Forks Township where children are seen as a numbers rather than individuals. And there Middle Smithfield Township women who are afraid their well water is contaminated due to fracking.”
Raised by pastors the importance of education was instilled in Mark. Having to work his way through college and law school Aurand saw the importance of physical labor and hard work. These are cornerstones of Aurand’s campaign to ensure that Pennsylvania has quality public education and that the rights of Pennsylvania workers are protected.
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In Nazareth Aurand was introduced by former Northampton County Councilman Charles Dertinger. In Stroudsburg former State Representative Siptroth introduced Aurand. State Representative candidates Leslie Alteri and Liz Forrest were in attendance as well as many local supporters of the new candidate.
In the May 20 primary Aurand will face Scott Parsons and Joe Capozzolo. The winner of the primary will go on to face Republican Mario Scavello in the general election for the 40th State Senate Seat.
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