Rep. Mike Thompson Officially Files for Reelection in New Fifth Congressional

In a statement released by his campaign, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced he has officially filed for reelection in the newly drawn 5thCongressional District. The district includes all or parts of Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Contra Costa Counties. Thompson has been endorsed by leaders in all five counties. The endorsements include Democrats and Republicans, and leaders from business, agriculture, labor, local government, education, public safety, health care, and the environmental, senior and veterans’ communities.

“I am proud and excited to be seeking re-election in the newly drawn Fifth Congressional District of California, and I am honored by the support I have received from folks throughout our district. From Solano County to Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Contra Costa, I will continue my fight to create jobs and strengthen our middle class, bring fiscally responsible solutions to the federal government, protect our seniors by strengthening Social Security and Medicare, and make sure our veterans and military families receive the benefits they’ve earned.

“I am excited to once again have the honor to represent Vallejo and Benicia.  I have many great friends and fond memories from representing this wonderful area during my time in the State Senate – it's like coming home. I look forward to working with the all the great people of our district to strengthen our communities and deliver solutions to the challenges we face.

“Hard working families across our District are looking for a fair shake. They want to know that if they work hard and play by the rules then they will be able to put food on the table and gas in their car, make their mortgage payment, send their kids to college and pay for retirement. That’s the fair shake I am fighting for in Washington. It’s what our families, children and grandchildren deserve. And it’s what made America great. In the past, folks knew that making this fair shake a reality meant committing to shared responsibility – if we shared in the responsibility of building a great nation then we would share in the success of a great nation. It’s time we make that commitment again. That is what this election is about. That is how we build a strong and sustainable American future.”

While some of the district is new, Thompson has represented large portions of the district in the past. He has received strong support throughout all the communities in the district. In order to file for election a candidate must gather 40 to 60 nomination signatures. In Benicia, Thompson’s nomination has been signed or endorsed by:

Mike & Gayle Ioakimedes, Solano local business owners

Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor, City of Benicia

Alan Schwartzmann, Councilmember, City of Benicia

Linda Siefert, Supervisor, Solano County

Andre Stewart, Benicia School District Board Member

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