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Labrador announces re-election bid
January 21, 2012
U.S. Congressman Raul Labrador, representing Idaho's First District, announced this week that he will officially kick off his re-election campaign with a rally on the capitol steps in Boise, to be followed by a luncheon at the Rose Room.

Labrador was born in Puerto Rico and raised in a single parent household. His mother worked hard to ensure that her son had the opportunity to receive an education.

After high school, he went on to obtain a degree from Brigham Young University and later completed his J.D. from the University of Washington. Labrador, an immigration attorney, ran his own law practice until elected to Congress.

His political career began in 2006 when he was elected to the Idaho State Legislature representing western Ada County. In 2010, Raúl was elected to represent the people of the first congressional district of Idaho. Raúl and his wife Rebecca are the proud parents of 5 children, Michael, Katerina, Joshua, Diego, and Rafael. Their family is actively involved in their church and community in Eagle, Idaho.

The rally kicks off at 11:30 a.m., the luncheon begins at noon on Monday, February 13.

Sponsorships for the campaign kickoff are avaiable; Title Sponsors, who contribute $5,000, will receive 10 tickets to the luncheon; Sponsors who contribute $1,000 will receive six tickets; and Co-Sponsors who contribute $500 will receive four tickets. You can also reserve a table of eight for $250, general seating tickets are $18 per person or $30 per couple.

To RSVP, call (208) 938-2500, for sponsorships call (208) 724-5273.