Party: RepublicanMilitary Experience: 28 years in the Army and Army reservesRank: Lieutenant Colonel (retired)Overseas experience: Served in Iraq in 2004-2005Previous offices: noneWebsite:williamrussellforcongress.comOpponent: John Murtha (incumbent)Party: DemocraticMilitary background: 30+ years in the Marine Corps and Marine Reserves, including tours in VietnamPrevious offices: 24 years in the U.S. HouseWebsite:www.murtha.orgWhat local papers are saying:Russell lays out campaign pointsMurtha has dominated district electionsLatest poll numbersNo district polls conducted yetRace profile: Russell and his wife were both working in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, and assisted in rescue efforts. Murtha, head of the House Appropriations Committee’s military issues, is one of Congress’ most outspoken opponents to the war in Iraq.

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Allen West (R)FL 22nd

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Courtesy of williamrussellforcongress.comBill Russell is running on the Republican ticket in Pennsylvania's 12th District.

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