NY-27: Erie County Independence Party Backs Dan Humiston
by Matt at Jul 16th, 2008
Dan Humiston’s campaign announced that he will run uncontested on the Independence line in the 27th district against Rep. Brian Higgins.
After meeting with state and local party representatives this weekend, Erie County Independence Party Chairman Tony Orsini confirmed the party’s support of Humiston, ending any speculation of a September primary on the line. Orsini added, “We are very excited about Dan Humiston’s run for Congress, and the tremendous effort and success his campaign has shown recently, especially in the petition process. We will be proud to have someone from the Independence Party representing our interests in Washington.”
Humiston needed approximately 750 registered Independence Party signatures, or 5% of the district’s total, to run on the November ballot. He submitted nearly 1500 signatures to the Board of Elections on the July 10th deadline, almost double the necessary amount.
“I’m thrilled and honored to be recognized as the candidate to represent the Independence Party in the 27th district. I’ve worked very hard, and will continue to do so every day until I reach Washington. And then I will work even harder,” Humiston said. A registered Independent, Humiston, who is founder and president of Tanning Bed, Inc., has also received the endorsement of the Republican Party.
