FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LITTLE ROCK— Marcus Jones, candidate for Congress in Arkansas’s Second District and retired Army Colonel, applauds Vice President Kamala Harris’s selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Both Jones and Walz share a deep commitment to service, having served their country in uniform.
“Governor Walz is a leader who understands the challenges faced by our working families, our veterans and our teachers,” said Jones. “His experience as the son of an Army veteran and a 24-year Army National Guard member is invaluable for the 45,000 veterans in Arkansas’s Second District. For six terms, he represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District, becoming the highest ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in the United States Congress. As the ranking member on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, he passed crucial legislation to help stem veteran suicides.”
Governor Walz’s dedication to public service and his track record in Minnesota, where he provided free breakfasts and lunches to all public school kids, aligns with the values we hold dear in Arkansas. His leadership offers real promise for continuing the Biden-Harris investments in our state, including $4 billion for infrastructure and more affordable healthcare.
“Governor Walz’s selection is a testament to the kind of leadership we need – practical, compassionate, and focused on making people’s lives better,” Jones concluded. “I am confident that together, Harris and Walz will continue to build a stronger, more equitable America for all.”
Press inquiries can be sent to Micah Wallace at press@marcusjonesforcongress.com or by text/call to 501-539-9987.
