By Kyle Maichle, Editor of Wisconsin Election Watch,
MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday Morning, Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic (D- Milwaukee) announced she would seek the 19th District Assembly seat currently held by Jon Richards (D- Milwaukee).
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In an official statement, Dimitrijevic said: “I will be ready on day one to fight for Milwaukee in Madison. As I talk with residents I represent in District 19, many say they are concerned about the current direction of our state.” “Wisconsin’s workers are part of the solution to our economy rebounding. I am proud to have growing support from the hard working men and women in labor who make up the backbone of our economy,” said the Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman.
Once announcing her candidacy, Chairwoman Dimitrijevic earned four endorsements for her campaign. Those include Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D- Milwaukee), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin, 4th District), SEIU Wisconsin State Council, and the Milwaukee County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
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Dimitrijevic is the second Democrat to announce their candidacy for the 19th Assembly District. The other declared candidate is Sara Geenen (D-Milwaukee). The 19th Assembly District is located in Milwaukee County and includes Milwaukee’s East Side and Lakefront areas.
Editor's Note-Our article can be found at: http://wisconsinelectionwatch.com/10996/marina-dimitrijevic-announces-run-wisconsin-state-assembly/