Vicki Lanier (R) of Old Lyme has announced her intention to primary in August to be the Republican candidate for the state assembly seat of the 23rd District, which will be vacated by Marilyn Giuliano at the end of this year. Giuliano, who has represented the district since 2003, announced in February that she would not seek a seventh term.
In six weeks of active fundraising, Lanier has exceeded the required amount of funds and number of donors to qualify for public campaign funds to be used both in any primary efforts and ultimately in her race against any Democratic candidate this November. Lanier’s donors have come from both statewide and the four towns with areas in the 23rd District, namely Old Lyme, Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.
Lanier commented, “First, I offer congratulations to my Republican opponent [Devin Carney] for the result at the convention, which was not unexpected. The convention is the first part of our process in selecting a candidate to represent the Republican Part this November.”
She continued, ” I am reminded of a time 12 years ago when a strong candidate named Marilyn Giuliano, who lost the convention, felt compelled to let the full membership of the Republican Party make a choice about who would be the best qualified to not only defeat the Democratic opponent, but most importantly, effectively serve the people of the 23rd district.”
Lanier concluded, “As Marilyn emphasized at the Holbrook Dinner last Friday night, it was her practical experience that enabled her to be so successful in the legislature. I am confident that the voters in the Republican Party will choose a candidate equally equipped with the life experience, professional skill set, energy, and proven track record to be our next representative. ”
For additional information on Lanier, contact [email protected], visit her page on Facebook at “Lanier2014″ and her website at www.lanier2014.com.