PRESS ADVISORY

U.S. Senate Candidate Jim Neal Officially Enters U.S. Senate Race on Thursday, February 28

Jim Neal, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will file candidacy papers with the North Carolina State Board of Elections on Thursday, February 28 at 12 Noon.

By filing Notice of Candidacy with the state Board of Elections, Mr. Neal will officially enter the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. His faces State Senator Kay Hagan in the May 6th Democratic Primary. The winner of the primary will challenge Sen. Elizabeth Dole in November’s General Election.

WHAT

Jim Neal, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, files official Notice of Candidacy papers with the NC State Board of Elections

WHERE

506 N. Harrington St.

Raleigh, NC 27603

WHEN

Thursday, February 28 - 12:00 noon

Jim Neal, businessman and financial advisor, was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Jim has spent more than 20 years consulting businesses of all sizes and brings real-world experience needed in Washington to make government work for North Carolina’s citizens, not special interests. Jim lives in Chapel Hill, with his son Winston.

NOTE: Mr. Neal is available for interviews. Please contact Andrew Kain to schedule interviews or for any questions.

Andrew Kain

919-544-1136 x 225