WHEREAS a mistake was made in the Democratic Party’s paperwork filing;

WHEREAS the Republican-controlled State Board of Elections (hereinafter called “the Board”) has refused to certify me as the duly nominated candidate for Senate District 9 and place my name on the ballot;

WHEREAS four Republicans over the 2019 and 2021 election cycles also experienced similar paperwork mistakes by their Party;

WHEREAS the Democratic-controlled Board certified those Republican nominations and placed their names on the ballot;

WHEREAS this preferential treatment for Republicans has disenfranchised all voters of Senate District 9 and by so doing has silenced their voices by not rightfully giving them the choice on their 2023 ballot;

WHEREAS my focus has always been on representing the people and making sure their voices are heard in the General Assembly;

WHEREAS everyone’s personal rights and freedoms are being challenged by the Republicans in our state legislature;

THEREFORE, after extensive consideration and uncertainty, I hereby announce that I am launching my Democratic write-in campaign to give all voters the opportunity to protect their rights and freedoms by giving them a Democratic choice on their ballot. My name, Trudy Berry, will be placed on sample ballots in each electoral precinct in Senate District 9. If you would like a sample ballot, please contact your local Democratic Committee, or email me at berryforsenator@gmail.com.