Dick Gephardt-Campaign Organization, Arizona
Gephardt for President, Inc.
On January 6, 2003, Rep. Gephardt filed papers with the FEC establishing Gephardt for President Exploratory Committee.  The campaign opened its headquarters in a downtown Washington, DC office building in the first part of February 2003.  Gephardt formally announced his campaign on February 19, 2003 in St. Louis, MO.  Steve Murphy is the national campaign manager.

Gephardt for President, Inc. Arizona Leadership

Campaign Headquarters: 830 N Central Ave, Phoenix
Arizona State Director Sondra Haltom
(announced Oct. 22, 2003)  Haltom is a native of Texas and has worked in Texas politics since 1998.  During the 2002 election cycle, she served as deputy campaign manager for Martin Frost's re-election campaign; she also has served as field director, campaign representative and office manager during previous Frost campaigns. Prior to joining the Gephardt campaign, she worked as an events coordinator for Lone Star Strategies, organizing fundraising events for federal and local candidates in Texas.
 
 
Arizona State Chairman Congressman Ed Pastor
(announced May 7, 2003)  Has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1992; is one of four Chief Deputy Whips.  Served on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to May 1991.
 

Endorsements
State Senator Gabrielle Giffords
former Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom is part of the campaign team in Tucson
local affiliates of the 21 international unions who have endorsed
 

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