(Franklin, WI) – It’s official, the Larry Gamble for Assembly campaign enters its next phase today. The citizens of Franklin, Greendale and Greenfield signed 31 pages of nomination papers for Larry Gamble to challenge Jeff Stone, a six term incumbent, to represent the 82nd Assembly District. Gamble filed the nomination papers with the Government Accountability Board on Monday afternoon.
A retired US Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and former airline pilot, Gamble is a conservative candidate with roots in the popular Tea Party movement. This is also Gamble’s first attempt at running for public office. Meanwhile, Stone is described by a local blogger in “Franklin Today” as a moderate Republican who enjoys immense respect among area business and political leaders.
Gamble is challenging the six term incumbent in the Republican Primary on September 14th with the winner advancing to the November 2nd General election.
