Russ Bogh Enters State Senate Race

Officially Announces his Campaign at the Palm Springs Republican Women Federated Luncheon

December 17, 2009

PALM SPRINGS, CA - Riverside County businessman and former State Assemblyman Russ Bogh today announced he has joined the race for State Senate District 37.

"Sacramento politicians have lost touch with the people they represent, and their bad decisions are crippling our economy - I've learned this first hand," said Bogh. "State leaders need to worry less about politics and more about jobs and the economy. Their negligence has nearly bankrupted our state - but enough is enough.

"Russ Bogh is a strong conservative who knows what it takes to create jobs and work within a budget - because he's done it in his own business," said fellow Riverside County businessman and Lake Elsinore City Councilman Bob Magee. "California needs leaders with first-hand business experience - who understand the devastating effects higher taxes and excessive regulation have on our economy and employment rates."

"Russ Bogh has a solid record fighting taxes and cutting government waste," said Bob Richman, a Palm Springs resident and former Chairman of the Riverside County Republican Party. "As a former Riverside County Assemblyman, he wrote legislation to reduce taxes, cut wasteful spending, reform state workers compensation programs and keep families safe from crime."

"It's time to set a new course for California - one that spurs economic recovery and restores trust and accountability to government," said Bogh. "We must put the brakes on soaring tax hikes, end reckless spending, and make the hard decisions necessary to protect California taxpayers."

"In the Senate, I'll put my experience and conservative values to work to tackle the tough challenges we face, and help put our state back on solid fiscal ground," said Bogh.

The special election primary for the 37th Senate District will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010.