Justin Amash for Congress - Republican Justin Amash is the leading advocate for government restraint in the Michigan House of Representatives

‘Voters contributing heavily to the only candidate in this race with proven commitment to limited government, lower taxes, and the Constitution’

Grand Rapids, MI- State Representative Justin Amash’s congressional campaign announced today that at the close of the reporting period ending June 30, 2010, more than 500 people had contributed a total of $344,594 to his campaign to empower people, not government. The campaign reported $162,135 cash on hand. Amash leads the other Republican candidates in total contributions, contributions from individuals, and cash on hand.

Amash has received widespread support, including endorsements from Richard DeVos, former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Senator Spencer Abraham, Congressman Ron Paul, and The Club for Growth, an organization committed to free markets, smaller government, and lower taxes.

“People just want a voice in Washington and their support reflects that. My voting record and actions as a state legislator prove my commitment to limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and full transparency,” said Amash.

Total contributions through June 30:

• Amash: $344,594.80
• Heacock: $223,795.52
• Hardiman: $121,923.70

Contributions from individuals through June 30:

• Amash: $265,994.80
• Heacock: $186,586.64
• Hardiman: $113, 323.70

Cash on hand at June 30­:

• Amash: $162,135.39
• Heacock: $51,299.79
• Hardiman: $43,580.79

Justin Amash represents the 72nd District in the Michigan House of Representatives and is the proven, principled conservative Republican candidate in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. Visit amashforcongress.com for more information about his campaign.

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