PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) - April 20, 2009
The Rev. Shannon Wright launched her bid days after stepping
down as campaign manager for Republican Brian Levine. The Franklin
Township mayor was thrown off the GOP primary ballot on Thursday
after judges ruled Levine's nominating petition did not contain
enough valid signatures. He's appealing.
The 42-year-old Plainfield resident was a registered Democrat in
2008. To run as an independent. Wright must submit 1,000 petition
signatures by June 2.
She says health care, education and economic development will be
her main campaign issues.
Wright co-founded Faith, Grace and Mercy World Outreach
Ministries with her husband.
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Information from: The Star-Ledger, http://www.nj.com/starledger
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