David Larsen of Oldwick Announces Candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives

OLDWICK, N.J., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Local business owner David Larsen will announce his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, 7th District, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Lincoln's birthday, at the Oldwick Firehouse.  Larsen will run as a Republican, seeking to oust incumbent Leonard Lance in the June primary.

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"Our voices have been shut out of Washington far too long. That's why my campaign is called 'A Voice for the People – Your Voice.'  Instead of siding with the special interest groups or advancing my own agenda, I'm committed to listening to the concerns of the people of the 7th District and being their voice in Washington," says Larsen.

The owner of Larsen Windows and Doors, the candidate has lived in Oldwick for 15 years, where he owns a farm and raises American Quarter horses.

"I'm not a 3rd generation career politician, like my opponent.  I'm a 3rd generation business owner who's fed up with politics as usual in Washington," Larsen continues. "We need sound business principles and common sense budgeting to address our country's financial problems, which includes repealing unnecessary regulations and taxes on businesses and individuals. It's a well known fact that New Jerseyans pay the highest taxes in the country, causing many to leave in favor of more affordable states, and that simply must change."

Like many 20th century immigrants, Larsen's parents came to the U.S. on a steam liner after the United States liberated Norway from Nazi Germany during World War II.  David started college at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and then returned to New York City to attend CSI (College of Staten Island), where he studied biology and business administration.  At 19, he started a construction and home improvement company.  David grew that company for 6 years and then took over the family business, named above.  

"I've run a successful business for the past 30 years, gainfully employing hundreds of people.  I know what it's like when you're responsible for the livelihood of real people and their families and that's the kind of accountability I want to bring to Washington," says Larsen.  

He married his wife Donna in 1980 and they have three daughters, Kristen, Colette and Courtney.  For more information, go to www.davidlarsenforcongress.com or visit David Larsen on Facebook and Twitter.

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