The campaign has received its lawn signs and will be looking to place them at locations near you shortly. We will be identifying supporters that are willing to place lawns signs in their yards through local voter outreach throughout the district. If we haven't contacted you about placing a lawn sign already, feel free to contact the campaign directly.

Christopher Sheldon Formally Announces Campaign in
Newly Formed Massachusetts 9th Congressional District

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 26, 2012
Contact: Allan Knowles (508-591-0195)

PLYMOUTH: Plymouth businessman and member of the Plymouth County Charter Study Commission, Christopher Sheldon, announced on Tuesday, March 20th that he will seek to become the first congressman in the newly formed Massachusetts 9th Congressional District. Mr. Sheldon was introduced at his campaign kickoff event by Plymouth County Commisioner and former Navy SEAL Anthony O'Brien, Sr. before a capacity crowd at the Governor John Carver Inn & Spa in his hometown of Plymouth. Also speaking on behalf of Mr. Sheldon were State Representatives David Vieira of Falmouth and Vincent deMacedo of Plymouth.

The campaign's kick-off event, held at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth on Tuesday night, proved to be an enormous success. Along with a number of residents in the district, there was a significant amount of support from sitting state office-holders, former office-holders, and candidates for local offices.

Cape reporter Brian Smith covers the campaign for Massachsuetts' new 9th District. Smith highlights the work Chris has been doing to meet voters and gather signatures for his nomination papers in the report. Both Republican Chris Sheldon of Plymouth and Democratic Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter kick off their respective campaigns.