Roy Herron Claims His Victory

Here's the email I received today from the campaign:

Andy,
Have you heard the news?We won the first Democratic straw poll in this race for Governor!I received about 38% of the vote in a five-person contest at a sold-out dinner sponsored by the Rutherford County Democrats in Murfreesboro. At the event, all five candidates spoke before the voting. I spoke about my top three priorities being “jobs, jobs, and jobs” and the top three ways to get these jobs being “education, education, and education.” I also talked about the values so many of us hold dear. News of our decisive win was reported in numerous places, including Chattanooga, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville.Prior to the event, the Chair of the Rutherford County Democrats told the Murfreesboro Post what was at stake: "The candidate that wins this straw poll will send a strong message to the party, press and donors for weeks to come that they are a serious candidate to move our state forward.”I think the Chairman was right. And others agreed. One observer noted our campaign “seems to be out-organizing the field.” Another commentator said that I have “emerged as an early frontrunner.” Our strong victory on Saturday is further proof we can win.Our campaign continues to build momentum. I am humbled, grateful, and inspired to work harder than ever.

Your friend,
Roy Herron
P.S. I hope you’ll visit RoyHerron.com to learn more about our campaign and join our team!