Labrador launches campaign for governor's office

May 9, 2017

U.S. Congressman Raúl Labrador announced to major media outlets today his intention to run for Idaho governor in a race to be decided in November, 2018. He also launched an official "Raúl Labrador for Governor" website, http://istandwithraul.com, where voters can learn more about the candidate, now in his fourth term in the U.S. House, make donations to his campaign and sign up for emails on campaign news and events. "Running for Governor of the great state of Idaho takes serious preparation," he wrote on his new website. "To comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law, I have filed the appropriate campaign finance form required to register as a candidate for Governor. "Idaho needs a proven conservative leader who will stand against the special interests and politicians that have picked the winners and losers in our state Capitol for too long. "Idaho needs a strong leader who will make government fair for everyone. "Idaho needs a governor who will provide a new vision, a new approach and new leadership. "Stay tuned as I'll be making a formal announcement in the coming weeks!"