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August 6th, 2010
Graves Agrees with Senators Report on Wasteful Stimulus Bill
ABC News reported this week that U.S. Senators Tom Coburn and John McCain released an oversight report showing the Obama Stimulus is filled with wasteful projects that do not create jobs.

August 6th, 2010
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich Backs Tom Graves for Congress
Fellow Georgian and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich yesterday endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Graves in his re-election campaign in Georgia's 9th District.

August 5th, 2010
Mike Huckabee Endorses Congressman Tom Graves
Former Republican Presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee today endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Graves in his re-election campaign in Georgia's 9th District.

August 4th, 2010
Gov. Mitt Romney Endorses Congressman Tom Graves
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves picked up a major endorsement today when former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney threw his support behind Rep. Graves endorsing his re-election campaign for Congress in Georgia's 9th District.

August 3rd, 2010
Graves: Eliminate IRS and Implement FairTax
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (GA-09) last night said he would work to eliminate the IRS and implement the FairTax when asked which department he would eliminate in the Federal government. Rep. Graves, who is a strong proponent of the FairTax legislation, made the remark in Cumming at a forum organized by the Forsyth County Republican Party.

August 2nd, 2010
Graves: America Cannot Afford Democrats Plan for Largest Tax Increase in History
Back from Washington and campaigning in the 9th District, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves said today that Americans cannot afford the higher taxes that loom on the horizon if the Democrat-led majority follows through with their plan to institute the largest tax increase in American history.

July 30th, 2010
FEC Reports Show Graves Significantly Outpacing Challenger Hawkins
With just days before voters return to the polls for a fourth time, the two candidates in the August 10th Republican Primary Runoff election filed their latest finance reports yesterday and U.S. Rep. Tom Graves reported $107,973 raised for the latest period bringing his total for the 2010 election cycle to $1,059,249.

July 30th, 2010
Hawkins Criticizes Graves Move to De-fund ObamaCare
Showing he will maintain the status quo without a fight, congressional challenger Lee Hawkins today criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Graves' legislation that de-funds ObamaCare saying it was "political motivated."

July 19th, 2010
What Conservatives Are Saying About Congressman Tom Graves
What Conservatives Are Saying About Congressman Tom Graves

July 17th, 2010
In Final Debate, Congressman Graves Focused on Issues and Solutions
In last night's final Atlanta Press Club debate between the candidates in Georgia's 9th District, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves stuck to his message of less government, lower taxes and empowering the taxpayer as the solutions for getting America back on course.

July 13th, 2010
Family Research Council Action PAC Endorses Congressman Tom Graves
The Family Research Council Action PAC last week endorsed U.S Rep. Tom Graves for Congress in Georgia's 9th Congressional District.

July 12th, 2010
Congressman Graves Overwhelming Favorite in Latest Straw Poll
Just a little over a week before voters return to the polls for the July 20th Republican Primary, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves' (R-GA) re-election campaign is in high gear, dominating the latest straw poll held Saturday at the North Georgia 9-12 Rapid Fire Bar-B-Que.

July 9th, 2010
Graves Out-raises All Challengers Combined; In Strong Financial Shape Heading into GOP Primary
Finance reports filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) showed U.S. Rep. Tom Graves' re-election campaign in strong financial shape and significantly outpacing the candidates challenging him in the July 20th Republican Primary.

July 7th, 2010
National Rifle Association Endorses Congressman Graves
National Rifle Association (NRA) has endorsed Republican Congressman Tom Graves’ (GA-09) re-election campaign in the July 20th primary. Graves received the nod from the NRA because of his strong commitment to Second Amendment and support of pro-gun legislation.

July 6th, 2010
Georgia Right to Life Endorses Congressman Graves
Republican Congressman Tom Graves (GA-09) has received the endorsement from Georgia Right to Life for his strong stance in protecting life from conception until natural death.

June 23rd, 2010
Concerned Women Political Action Committee Endorses Congressman Tom Graves for Congress in GA-09 Primary Election
Concerned Women Political Action Committee Endorses Congressman Tom Graves for Congress in GA-09 Primary Election

June 8th, 2010
GRAVES ELECTED TO CONGRESS
Commanding a 13 point lead over his opponent, Tom Graves won the Special General Election and was elected to the United States Congress.

June 7th, 2010
Congressman Paul Ryan Endorses Graves
The top Republican on the House Budget Committee today endorsed conservative Republican Tom Graves (R-Ranger) for Congress in Georgia's 9th District.

June 5th, 2010
Graves Demonstrates He is Top Candidate at Dawson County Forum
Conservative Republican Tom Graves and his runoff opponent met today for the final time before 9th District voters go to the polls next Tuesday and Graves demonstrated why he is best candidate to fill Congressman Nathan Deal's unexpired term.

June 4th, 2010
Election Night Party at Big Canoe
Election Night Party at Big Canoe

June 4th, 2010
House Conservatives Fund Endorses Graves
A group whose mission is to regain the Republican majority in Congress and assure that principled conservatives are elected has announced its endorsement of leading Republican conservative candidate, Tom Graves.

June 3rd, 2010
Graves Calls for Repealing Unused Portions of Obama's $787 billion Stimulus Bil
With five days before the 9th Congressional District Special General Runoff Election, conservative Republican Tom Graves reiterated his opposition to President Obama's $787 billion spending bill and continued the call to repeal the unused portions of the legislation.

June 2nd, 2010
Congressman Mike Pence Endorses Graves
Congressman Mike Pence Endorses Graves

June 2nd, 2010
Graves Opposes Earmarks and Wasteful Washington Spending
Graves Opposes Earmarks and Wasteful Washington Spending

June 1st, 2010
Graves: Tax Cuts for Private Sector Will Spur Job Creation
Making campaign stops in Dalton today and speaking to the Carpet and Rug Institute's Government Affairs Committee, leading conservative Republican candidate Tom Graves (R-Ranger) said the way to get Georgians back to work is through tax cuts for the private sector.

June 1st, 2010
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor Endorses Graves
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) announced his official endorsement of Tom Graves, candidate for 9th Congressional seat, and issued the following statement:

May 28th, 2010
Muddier
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May 28th, 2010
Graves Raises Over $147,000 in 27 Days for 9th District Campaign
With less than two weeks before voters return to the polls in the 9th District Special General Election Runoff, fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission today show that conservative Republican Tom Graves is in strong financial shape and out raised his opponent by over $100,000 in the latest fundraising period.

May 27th, 2010
Got a John Linder robo-call?
Got a John Linder robo-call?

May 26th, 2010
Graves Endorsed By Minuteman Project
For his strong record and commitment to stopping illegal immigration and controlling our borders, conservative Republican Tom Graves was endorsed today by Jim Gilchrist's Minuteman Project.

May 17th, 2010
Conservative Independent Eugene Moon Endorses Graves
The endorsements continue to grow for leading Republican candidate Tom Graves in the June 8th Special General Runoff Election with today's endorsement coming from conservative independent Eugene Moon.

May 15th, 2010
Graves' Momentum Grows with Fannin County GOP Women Straw Poll Win
With 9th District voters returning to the polls in a little over three weeks, conservative Republican Tom Graves' momentum grows with today's straw poll win in Fannin County.

May 14th, 2010
Special Election Candidate Bert Loftman Endorses Graves for Congress
With a clear first place finish on Tuesday night's Special General Election, leading conservative candidate for Georgia's 9th Congressional District, Republican Tom Graves, was endorsed this week by fellow contender, Dr. Bert Loftman.

May 13th, 2010
Westmoreland Endorses Graves in Runoff Election
On the heels of Tuesday night's first place finish in the Special General Election, Republican Tom Graves, the leading conservative candidate for Georgia's 9th Congressional District, was endorsed today by fellow Georgian, Congressman Lynn Westmoreland.

May 11th, 2010
Strong First Place Finish for Graves
With a strong first place finish on Tuesday, the leading conservative candidate Tom Graves entered a runoff for the Special Election for Georgia's 9th District with 35.3% of the vote and a commanding 12.2% lead over his closest opponent (with 99% of precincts reporting). With a crowded field of 8 candidates, the June 8th run-off comes as no surprise.

May 9th, 2010
VOTE TUESDAY MAY 11th FOR TOM GRAVES
VOTE TUESDAY MAY 11th FOR TOM GRAVES

May 8th, 2010
The Truth Still Matters
The Truth Still Matters

May 7th, 2010
Graves Named 2010 "Legislative Champion" by Americans for Prosperity of Georgia
In the final days of the campaign, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) of Georgia named leading conservative candidate and former State Representative Tom Graves a "Legislative Champion" of 2010.

May 6th, 2010
Calhoun Times Endorses Tom
Calhoun Times Endorses Tom: "...there is only one sensible choice — Tom Graves."

May 5th, 2010
Desperation from the Hawkins Camp
Desperation from the Hawkins Camp - In an attempt to prop up his crumbling campaign Lee Hawkins has reached a new low. He and his "newest supporter" have made wild, baseless accusations without providing a single ounce of evidence.

May 4th, 2010
Election Night Watch Party
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May 3rd, 2010
Statement from Graves Campaign Regarding Hawkins' Latest False, Negative Attack
Tim Baker, campaign manager for Republican Tom Graves, released the following statement today after Lee Hawkins continued his false, negative campaign against Graves in his latest campaign television ad:

May 2nd, 2010
With 9 Days Remaining Graves Continues to Lead
Republican Tom Graves (R-Ranger) attended Saturday's Gilmer County Republican Party Forum and demonstrated why he is the leading candidate in the May 11th Special Election. The forum was held at the Gilmer County Courthouse and was attended by five of the six Republican candidates and the one independent in the race.

April 30th, 2010
Graves Signs Pledge to Join Anti-Value Added Tax Caucus Once Elected
Leading conservative candidate for Georgia's 9th Congressional District, Tom Graves, signed a pledge this week to join the pro-taxpayer, Anti-Value Added Tax (VAT) caucus in Washington, D.C. once elected.

April 28th, 2010
Graves Joins Georgia Grassroots Activists in Helping Launch Historic "Contract from America"
Today, Tom Graves, congressional candidate for a May 11 special election in Georgia's 9th Congressional District, joined hundreds of local Tea Party and limited government groups around the country joined together to announce the launch of the "Contract from America," a grassroots legislative blueprint for 2010 and beyond.

April 24th, 2010
Graves Demonstrates Conservative Leadership at Hall County Forum
Tom Graves, Republican candidate in Georgia's 9th District, demonstrated at Friday evening's Georgia Teen Republicans and Hall County Young Republicans forum that he is the top candidate to fill Congressman Nathan Deal's unexpired term in just 17 short days.

April 21st, 2010
Graves Campaign Hits Airwaves with First Television Ad
Republican Tom Graves, the conservative candidate in the 9th Congressional District special election, launched his first television ad that began airing in the Atlanta and Chattanooga cable media markets this morning. In the ad entitled "Listen," Graves discusses how the liberals are bankrupting our country and says that jobs and our conservative values can get America back on track.

April 19th, 2010
Graves Dominates 9th District Straw Poll
Republicans in the 9th District overwhelmingly chose conservative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) as their choice for Congress in the latest straw poll held Saturday in Gordon County.

April 19th, 2010
Human Events: Graves - It's Time for Tax Reform
Every April 15, Americans watch their hard-earned income pay the tax bill. Enough is enough.

April 13th, 2010
Graves Raises Over $545,000 for 9th District Campaign
Demonstrating his continuing momentum, conservative Republican Tom Graves today announced that his campaign raised over $545,000 for his 9th District campaign for Congress, which includes over $155,000 during the first quarter of 2010.

April 10th, 2010
Graves Top Conservative at Hall County Candidates Forum
Republicans running in the May 11th 9th District special election met today at a forum in Gainesville and leading congressional candidate Tom Graves demonstrated he was the top conservative to fill the unexpired term.

April 8th, 2010
Graves' JOBS Act Recognized by Leading Free-Market Economists in Rich States, Poor States
In a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) former State Representative Tom Graves' Jobs, Opportunity and Business Success Act (JOBS Act) was highlighted as a positive step that states should take to bring about economic recovery.

April 5th, 2010
Hawkins Sides with Georgia Democrats, Continues False, Negative Attacks on JOBS Act
North Georgia woke to yet another false, negative attack last week by Lee Hawkins on leading conservative candidate Tom Graves, making the choice for Congress in Georgia's 9th District much clearer for conservatives.

March 29th, 2010
Graves Makes it Official, Qualifies for Congress in 9th District
Candidate qualifying began today to fill the unexpired term in Georgia's 9th Congressional District and former State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger) officially became a candidate for the upcoming May 11th special election when he filed his paperwork at the Secretary of State's office this morning.

March 26th, 2010
Georgia House Passes Graves' Tax Cutting JOBS Act
The Georgia House of Representatives today passed former State Rep. Tom Graves' (R-Ranger) tax cutting measure designed to spur job creation in Georgia, the first of its kind in the nation. The Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2010 (HB 1023) was approved with bi-partisan support and now heads to the Georgia Senate for consideration.

March 25th, 2010
URGENT - HEALTH CARE LEGISLATIVE ALERT!
Tomorrow HB 1184 will be considered on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives. The measure was introduced by Rep. Matt Ramsey, (R-Peachtree City) and originally co-sponsored by Tom...

March 24th, 2010
Graves Statement Regarding JOBS Act and Zero Based Budget Act
Former State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading conservative candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, said today his legislation will continue with the help of his colleagues:

March 22nd, 2010
Graves to Resign House Seat Tuesday
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement announcing his resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in order to qualify for the upcoming special election in Georgia's 9th District:

March 22nd, 2010
Graves Statement on the April 27th Special Election
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement after today's announcement from Governor Perdue regarding the date of the special election:

March 22nd, 2010
Graves Statement on Deal's Resignation
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement after last night's resignation of Congressman Deal from Congress:

March 21st, 2010
Graves' Statement Regarding the Passage of the Health Care Bill
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading conservative candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement after House Democrats passed their government plan to takeover of America's health delivery system:

March 18th, 2010
Graves Continues to Lead
State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the conservative candidate in Georgia's 9th Congressional District, continued his undefeated winning streak in 9th District straw polls last Saturday night when he captured the Union County Republican Party's Reagan Day Dinner. Graves received 93 votes or 32 percent of the vote.

March 16th, 2010
FreedomWorks Endorses Graves
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading conservative candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, today added to his growing list of endorsement and announced the support of former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey's FreedomWorks PAC.

March 8th, 2010
RedState's Erick Erickson: Meet Tom Graves. We Need to Get This Man Elected.
"There are several good people in the race, but conservatives need to unite behind one to ensure a conservative gets elected. Please join me in rallying around Tom Graves for Congress."

March 6th, 2010
AJC's Political Insider: Georgia sequels to Florida's Rubio-Crist civil war
"I think people are fed up. They're saying enough's enough. They're an energized group of people," said Graves campaign manager Tim Baker. In 2008, FreedomWorks, the group led by Dick Armey that helped kick-start the tea party movement, gave awards to two state lawmakers. One was Rubio. The other was Graves. Hawkins, 59, is more a traditional Republican - a practicing dentist for 30 years, first elected to the Legislature in 2006. His focus in the congressional campaign is small business. He pitches himself as a steady conservative and has had little contact with the tea party movement. "He's not really associated with it at all," said his spokesman, Steve Holman.

March 1st, 2010
Graves Statement on Congressman Deal's Resignation
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement after today's announcement that Congressman Deal would resign his seat March 8th:

February 27th, 2010
Graves Statement on Congressman Linder's Retirement
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), the leading Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, released the following statement today after Georgia Congressman John Linder (GA-07) announced his retirement this morning:

February 23rd, 2010
Ramsey, Graves Introduce Legislation Allowing Georgians to Purchase Health Insurance across State Lines...
State Representative Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) and State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) have introduced legislation that provides Georgians with greater choices when it comes to purchasing health insurance coverage. Introduced last week, House Bill 1184 would allow Georgians to purchase health insurance policies across state lines.

February 17th, 2010
Graves Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the "Stimulus"
State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the $787 billion stimulus package being signed into law:

February 12th, 2010
Forsyth County News: Help state 'move forward'
The head of the local chamber of commerce was among those appearing Wednesday before a panel of state legislators weighing measures to encourage jobs and economic growth in Georgia.

February 8th, 2010
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Tax credits sought for startups, jobs
State lawmakers want to dangle a legislative carrot to lure investment to Georgia technology startups and generate knowledge-based jobs.

February 4th, 2010
Graves Statement on the House Vote to Raise the Borrowing Limit of the Federal Government
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, released the following statement after House Democrats agreed to a Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 45, which raised the amount the federal government may borrow by an additional $1.9 trillion:

February 1st, 2010
Graves Again Leads All Candidates in 9th District Race
Candidates seeking to replace Nathan Deal in Congress yesterday released their latest fundraising numbers and reports showed State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger) once again leading all ten Republican candidates in the race with $388,801 raised for the 2010 election cycle.

January 28th, 2010
Jobs, Opportunity and Business Success Act of 2010: Create... Expand... Attract.
Today State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) announced that Georgia is open for business with the introduction of the Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2010 (JOBS Act of 2010). This legislation is designed to stimulate the state's economy by providing tax credits, cuts and incentives to create, expand and attract new businesses in Georgia.

January 28th, 2010
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Business tax cut bill given second chance
A North Georgia lawmaker's job-creation bill that the governor vetoed last year is coming back to life.

January 27th, 2010
Graves' Response to the President's State of the Union Address
State Rep. Tom Graves, Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address this evening.

January 27th, 2010
BusinessWeek:Georgia Republicans to push job tax cuts
Georgia Republicans will push a forward a tax cut package aimed at creating jobs in the state, where unemployment is at 10.3 percent.

January 21st, 2010
Graves Appoints McCutchen Campaign Chair and Launches Team 180
State Representative and Republican 9th District congressional candidate Tom Graves (R-Ranger) announced today that Joe McCutchen of Ellijay will serve as his campaign Chairman. In addition, the campaign announced the launch of Team 180, a grassroots movement of committed GA-9 Freedom Fighters who are resolved to turn this country around.

January 14th, 2010
Graves Signs Repeal It! Pledge
State Representative and Republican 9th District congressional candidate Tom Graves (R-Ranger) announced today that he signed the Club for Growth's Repeal It! pledge agreeing, once elected, to sponsor and support legislation to repeal the Obama health care reform bill.

January 12th, 2010
Dalton Daily Citizen: Tom Graves - Seize the opportunity
This week the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes in Atlanta for the 2010 Session, and, as Chairman of the 9th District Legislative Caucus, I wanted to give you a first hand look at what this session holds.

January 12th, 2010
Graves Releases Biography Video
State Representative and 9th District Republican candidate for Congress Tom Graves (R-Ranger) yesterday unveiled the first part of a biography video series for his campaign. The video, entitled "Tom Graves: Right Values," is narrated by Graves and his wife Julie, and features memories and important milestones in his life that have helped to shape and form his faith, and the strong conservative and family values that guide his decision making. These beliefs are his foundation and make-up the reason Graves was drawn to public service and still aspires to serve North Georgia today.

January 11th, 2010
Atlanta Business Chronicle: Biz leaders pushing for tax incentives
When the state legislative session begins Jan. 11, Georgia corporate leaders will for the second year in a row try to get Gov. Sonny Perdue to approve a package of tax cuts as a form of economic stimulus.

December 17th, 2009
RenewAmerica.com: Could JOBS Act Bill in Georgia hold answers for the nation?
Georgia Representative and candidate for U.S. Congressional District 9, Tom Graves believes he has an answer to the jobs crisis if he wins his Congressional bid in November 2010 and can translate it into a national piece of legislation.

November 11th, 2009
Graves Wins Walker County GOP Straw Poll
State Representative and 9th District Republican candidate for Congress Tom Graves (R-Ranger) was the overwhelming choice of Walker County Republicans in a straw poll conducted last night at the Walker County Republican Party Victory Dinner 2009. Graves received 80 votes or 44 percent of the vote while his closest competitor of the other eight candidates received only 35 votes or 19 percent.

November 7th, 2009
Graves' Statement Regarding the Passage of the Pelosi Healthcare Bill
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, released the following statement after House Democrats passed their government plan to takeover of America's health delivery system Saturday night:

November 6th, 2009
Graves Statement on Today's Unemployment Numbers
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, released the following statement regarding today's news that unemployment reached a 26-year high.

October 30th, 2009
Graves First 9th District Candidate to be Certified 100% Pro-Life
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate in Georgia's 9th Congressional District, became the first candidate in the race to sign the Georgia Right to Life PAC Principles Candidate Affirmation Statement. Graves signed the statement in June 2009.

October 29th, 2009
Graves Endorses Doug Hoffman in NY-23
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, released the following statement endorsing Doug Hoffman in the special election for New York's 23rd Congressional District:

October 28th, 2009
Graves Elected 9th District Legislative Caucus Chairman
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger) was elected by unanimous consent as Caucus Chairman of the 9th District Legislative Delegation at a meeting at the state capitol today.

October 21st, 2009
Georgia Trend - 40 Under 40 Georgia's Best and Brightest
Each year, Georgia Trend's editorial staff asks the magazine's readers to help identify those individuals who will lead our state's business, cultural, academic and governmental institutions in decades to come. In a year that was supposed to have seen a marked decline in magazine readership, it was something of a surprise to note the record-setting level of individual participation in this year's 40 Under 40: Almost 350 readers nominated 165 candidates.

October 21st, 2009
Graves Demonstrates Conservative Principles and Record at Lumpkin County Forum
State Representative and 9th District congressional candidate Tom Graves (R-Ranger) impressed voters with his knowledge of the issues at a Republican forum in Lumpkin County last evening. Nearly 75 individuals attended the forum, which was sponsored by the Lumpkin County Republican Party. Graves and the three other candidates in attendance answered questions from Lumpkin County Republicans ranging from the economy to environmental protection.

October 19th, 2009
Erin Grizzle, Miss United States 2009, Endorses Graves' Campaign for Congress
Current Miss United States Erin Grizzle became the newest GA-9 Freedom Fighter supporting State Rep. Tom Graves' bid for Congress. Grizzle, who was the grand marshal of this year's Apple Festival Parade, endorsed Graves at the beginning of this year's parade.

October 16th, 2009
Graves Outraises ALL Opponents; Momentum Grows Daily
Finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission yesterday show Republican State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, out raised his seven opponents for the latest fundraising period. Graves' report shows nearly $163,000 raised from individual contributors and political committees for the 3rd quarter of 2009, while all the other candidates reported less.

October 15th, 2009
Graves Raises Over $279,000 for Congressional Campaign
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, today filed his 3rd Quarter fundraising report with the Federal Election Commission that showed receipts of $279,450 for his campaign. The disclosure also reported $162,910 raised for the quarter and $193,996 remaining cash-on-hand. The campaign has no debt.

October 2nd, 2009
Tom Graves Named Georgia Trend 2009 40 Under 40
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Georgia's 9th Congressional District, was named one of Georgia's 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend magazine on Thursday. Georgia Trend, The Magazine of Georgia Business and Politics Since 1985, highlights individuals from around the state who are making an impact in fields such as business, politics, non profits, academia, healthcare and the arts.

September 17th, 2009
Georgia Legislative Members call on Governments and Authorities to investigate possible spending to ACORN
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), Representative Ed Setzler (R-Acworth), Representative Tom Graves (R- Ranger) and other members of the Senate and House delegations called on all state, city and local governments and authorities to review their list of contracts and subcontracts to ensure the taxpayers of Georgia that no money is being spent on contracts with Association for Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or its affiliates.

September 16th, 2009
Graves Earns Club for Growth PAC Endorsement
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, today announced the Club for Growth PAC endorsed his campaign for Congress saying he is a "proven conservative leader with [a] strong record in support of pro-growth fiscal policies."

September 12th, 2009
GRAVES DOMINATES UNION COUNTY GOP STRAW POLL
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Georgia's 9th District, overwhelming won a straw poll that was held Saturday at the Union County Republican Party's annual bar-be-que. Graves received 120 votes or 54.3 percent of the total votes cast in the 9th Congressional straw poll. His closest competitor of the other eight candidates received only 31 votes or 14 percent.

September 12th, 2009
GRAVES ADDRESSES TAXPAYER MARCH ON WASHINGTON
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Georgia's 9th District, spoke to an estimated 1.5 million individuals and a nation-wide television audience at today's Taxpayer March on Washington.

September 8th, 2009
GRAVES TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT 9-12 TAXPAYER MARCH ON WASHINGTON
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Georgia's 9th District, announced today that he will be a featured speaker at this Saturday's 9-12 Taxpayer March on Washington.

September 3rd, 2009
GRAVES CONDEMNS THE DEMOCRATS' ATTEMPT AT INVADING AMERICANS' FINANCIAL PRIVACY
State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), Republican candidate for Georgia's 9th District, today condemned a provision in the Democrats' proposed health care legislation that would invade the privacy of Georgians' federal tax returns.

September 2nd, 2009
PAYNE NAMED GRAVES FOR CONGRESS WHITFIELD COUNTY CHAIR
Republican State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, today named Chuck Payne Chairman of his campaign in Whitfield County. Payne, a former Chairman of the Whitfield County Republican Party, will work directly with the Graves campaign and oversee the grassroots activities in the county.

September 1st, 2009
GRAVES OUTLINES FREE-MARKET RECORD AND VISION AT DALTON FORUM
9th District congressional candidate and State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger) stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field at a candidate forum today at the North West Georgia Trade and Conference Center in Dalton. More than 100 individuals attended the forum, which was sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute. Graves demonstrated command of the issues facing business owners and outlined a vision of less government and free market solutions.

August 31st, 2009
9TH DISTRICT SUPPORTS TOM GRAVES AT 4TH ANNUAL CORN ROAST
In a massive display of public support, Freedom Fighters from across North Georgia turned out Saturday in force for Tom Graves' bid to represent Georgia's 9th Congressional District in Washington. Over 250 supporters from nearly all 15 counties in the 9th District dined on roasted corn, bar-be-que, cole slaw and sweet tea.

August 27th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. Congressional Candidate Tom Graves
ATLANTA-The Georgia chapter of the grassroots free-market organization Americans for Prosperity (AFP-GA) today applauded U.S. Congressional Candidate Tom Graves (9th District) for signing the group's "No Climate Tax Pledge." Graves joins over 240 lawmakers on the federal, state and local levels pledging to "oppose legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in federal revenue."

August 24th, 2009
OP-ED: Patient Centered Patient Driven Health Care Reform; Making Health Care more Affordable, Portable and Accessible
Clearly, no issue is more in the public eye right now than that of health care reform. And, the Democrat-controlled Congress and the Obama Administration seem more interested in rushing a careless bill of failed reform options through Congress and signing it into law, than they are about the consequences the legislation would have on the quality of life of the American patient. The plan they propose is government centered and government driven. This approach will only exchange a malfunctioning health care system in need of reform for one that is even worse.

August 17th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Graves Launches New Campaign Website
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, announced today that his new campaign website www.GravesForCongress.org is live on the internet and brings a fresh style of campaign website design online for the 2010 election cycle in Georgia.

August 6th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Raising Taxes Eliminates Jobs, Doesn't Create Them
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, today said that the Obama Administration has it all wrong when considering raising taxes on the middle class in order to pay for their liberal agenda.

July 20th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Graves' Statement Regarding Tri-State Water Dispute
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, released the following statement after last Friday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson that shifts Lake Lanier's water allocation to Congress concerning the tri-state water dispute

July 17th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Tom Graves Honored as "Legislator of the Year" by ALEC
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today honored state Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) as its "Legislator of the Year."

July 15th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Graves Raises $116,540 in 35 days for Congressional Campaign
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, revealed that his campaign for Congress raised $116,540 from 183 contributors in just 35 days.

July 11th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Graves Honored as "Guardian of Small Business"
Yesterday the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Representative Tom Graves (R- Ranger) with its "Guardian of Small Business" award.

July 6th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Graves Announces Experienced And Talented Campaign Team
Republican State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger), candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Georgia, today announced an experienced campaign consulting team and staff to lead his campaign.

June 29th, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Graves Featured Speaker at "God And Country" Rally in Gainesville
State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) joined more than 100 others at the "God and Country" rally Sunday at Popular Springs Baptist Church, where he was a featured speaker at the event organized by Christian Men for America.

June 15th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Graves Addresses Thousands at Midwest Fair Tax Rally
State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) spoke to a crowd of nearly 5,000 people at the Midwest FairTax Rally in Columbia, Missouri this Saturday, June 13th.

June 5th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: Tom Graves named Representative of the Year by Georgia Retail Association
The Georgia Retail Association (GRA) and its board of directors has named Representative Tom Graves, representing the 12th District, as its 2009 Legislator of the year, according to John Heavener, GRA President.

May 21st, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: Tom Graves Files Papers With The Federal Election Commission
State Representative Tom Graves (R-Ranger) took another step forward today in organizing a campaign for Congress by submitting papers with the Federal Election Commission. Graves filed his Statement of Candidacy for the 9th Congressional District seat being vacated by Congressman Nathan Deal, who is running for Governor.

March 24th, 2009
Today's Political Journal - Georgia Has Tax Cuts on Its Mind

March 23rd, 2009
State stimulus plan clears Georgia House