Sec. of State Karen Handel: Candidate for Governor (R)
About KarenKaren Handel: E-Update 2/19/102/19/10 Last week, I was attacked by some career politicians for making serious, long-term budget cuts in the Secretary of State's office - rather than relying on short-term ploys like furloughs. When I took over as Secretary of State, the office was bloated, outdated, inefficient, and poorly managed. So, I changed it. Bringing in a results-oriented leadership team, we went to work to modernize the Agency... More Karen Handel: E-Update 1/29/10This week, Karen spoke to members of the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Atlanta. She unveiled several initiatives for job creation in Georgia. While other candidates are only providing lip service to the many issues facing our state, Karen is offering real solutions... More State of Georgia Submits Voter Verification Process to U.S. Department of Justice for Reconsideration8/12/09 Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel today announced that the State of Georgia has asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its May 2009 objection of preclearance for two critical voter verification processes utilized in the November 2008 General Election... More Handel Announces More Endorsements7/23/09 Karen Handel announced today that Senator John Douglas and Public Service Commission member Chuck Eaton joined four additional county commissioners from across Georgia in endorsing Handel's campaign... More |
ContactKaren Handel for Governor Karen Handel: E-Update 2/26/102/26/10 Yesterday, I announced my plan reduce the size of Georgia's government, solve our budget problems and save $404 million in taxpayer money. I hope I can count on you to stand with me in this pledge by following this link. The fact is, our state government is in crisis and we have a fundamental choice to make. We can... More Campaign Update, Karen Handel for GA Governor5/21/09 Our campaign got off to a fantastic start last weekend. At the GOP State Convention in Savannah, we launched our "Bring It On" campaign, website and video in front of an enthusiastic crowd of committed Republicans. Our campaign video has already been viewed over 4,000 times online - follow this link to see it for yourself!... More Karen Handel's Statement on Governor's Decision to Veto the “JOBS Bill”5/12/09 I am disappointed in Governor Perdue’s decision to veto HB 481. While I appreciate the Governor’s position that the tax cuts included in the bill would have made balancing our state budget even more difficult, I believe that the economic benefits to our state would have outweighed these concerns. Now is the time for us to cut taxes in order to help grow jobs and ignite our economy... More Karen Handel's Weekly Update May 6th
... More Handel Announces Leadership for Two Grassroots Coalitions4/24/09 Secretary of State Karen Handel's gubernatorial campaign today announced several new members of her grassroots leadership team. "I am proud to have the support of these extraordinary individuals, and they will play a vital role in communicating my message to the people of Georgia," Handel said. "These groups are going to grow exponentially in the coming weeks and they are going to be the real secret weapon of this campaign."... More |
Handel Speaks to 3rd District GOP Convention
Handel Announces Senior Campaign Team4/21/09 Yesterday Secretary of State Karen Handel announced the top members of her campaign team, a group with more than 145 years of accumulated campaign experience and a solid record of political victories in Georgia and around the country. “I am very excited to have been able to have put together such a top notch team for my campaign for Governor,” Handel said. “We are going to run a strong grassroots and issues-based effort that focuses on solving the problems that face all Georgians and giving them a government that truly serves them.”... More It's Official: Karen Handel Files for Georgia Governor3/27/09 Karen Handel has officially filed the necessary paperwork to form a campaign committee to seek the office of Governor of Georgia in 2010. Handel said, “After prayerful consideration and with the support of my husband Steve, I have decided to run for Governor. I am humbled by the level of support I am receiving from all across Georgia and I'm looking forward to the campaign... More |
