Kalamaza To Make Senate Bid

Far-right CNS state senator to seek senate seat

VRISTO COLONADO, TRI--State Senator Randy Kalamaza (C-Vristo Colonado), who has made a name for himself in the state senate for his staunchly conservative and sometimes partisan views, has announced his candidacy for the senate in Trinton.

In a written statement sent out to media outlets, Mr. Kalamaza said he is running because incumbent "Grace Kemp's ultra-liberal voting record has disadvantaged the people of Trinton." In the statement, Mr. Kalamaza also says "the people of Trinton need a new voice in Mavocke...a voice that will listen when they want lower taxes, a voice that will listen when they want better health care and education, and a voice that will stand up for their values."

Kalamaza is the first Conservative to publicly declare candidacy. He is running for the seat currently held by two-term incumbent Grace Kemp (NAT), who is seeking a third term.

Kalamaza's entry into the race could throw a wrench in the plans of top party leaders, who are actively courting Rep. George Reedsworth, a moderate who represents central Trinton, to run. According to party sources, who spoke only on condition of anonymity, many party leaders view Reedsworth as the only candidate capable of beating the popular, but left-leaning incumbent Kemp.

Reedsworth has been toying with a run for the senate for sometime, and has even been urged to do so by former rival Senator Kelsey Frascanio (CNS), who narrowly defeated Reedsworth in a primary election in 2008. The congressman has yet to make an announcement yet, however.

Senator Kemp's office has not responded to calls from GNN News. However, a press release is expected tomorrow afternoon.