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STEVE RIZZI RECEIVES MOST VOTES IN PRIMARY

GAMBRILLS, MD (September 13, 2002) – The voters of Maryland’s District 33A voted on Tuesday to advance conservative Democrat Steve Rizzi to the General Election where he meet two Republicans and one Democrat.   By receiving 4,391 votes in the primary, Steve Rizzi received more votes than any other District 33A candidate – Republican or Democrat.

“I’m ready to start this race in earnest,” Steve Rizzi said as he reflected on his Primary win.  “This General Election will be a story of contrasts.  The voters will see that there are sharp contrasts between me and my Republican opponents.”  He continued, “I have worked very hard preparing for this race, and I believe that my positions and ideas will bring refreshing change to the House of Delegates.”

Following the Primary contest, Mr. Rizzi will be focused on the issues which drew him to seek a seat in the Legislature.  “I will be out in the community talking about my pro-neighborhood education agenda, as well as new ideas to stimulate our state’s economy and a balance our state budget, ”  he said.  “I am looking forward to talking about the substance of solutions to our state’s problems – not just slogans.”

Anne Arundel County businessman Steve Rizzi is a conservative Democrat who is running for the open House of Delegates seat in District 33A.  Mr. Rizzi strongly believes that an accountable and qualified Board of Education is essential to educate our county’s children and make sound fiscal decisions.  Mr. Rizzi has served in advisory capacities to the U.S. Department of Education, as well as the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.  He has also widely been recognized as an expert in the application of technology to problems in government.

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