Koster to launch campaign for U.S. House

John Koster announced today that he is launching a campaign for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.

As a Snohomish County Councilman and three term State Representative, John Koster has earned a well-deserved reputation as a fiscal watchdog and a defender of property rights, families, and traditional values.Koster Whatcom County

During recent Lincoln Day speeches, Koster's conservative, free market message was received with excitement and followed by enthusiastic ovations.

"We have reached a critical juncture in our history where expectations of government must now change - Government simply cannot be all things to all people," said Koster. "Nonetheless, liberal progressives in Washington D.C. have consistently shrugged off the warnings, and the price tag is enormous debt. We must all realize that the election of 2010 was 'half time' in terms of expanding the majority in the US House, attaining the majority in the Senate, and gaining the Presidency."

Fueled by the grassroots, Koster's 2010 campaign team raised over $1.1 million, with an astounding 85% coming from individual donors.

With Koster's strong showing against Congressman Rick Larsen in November of 2010, many supporters have urged him to consider a run against United States Senator Maria Cantwell. While Koster has not ruled out the possibility, he has made it clear that pursing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is "where his heart is."

Additionally, Koster is keeping a close eye on the redistricting process. "It is critically important that congressional districts remain as competitive as possible, and devoid of unfair manipulation of the electoral areas," said Koster.

John Koster is a third generation dairy farmer from Snohomish County. He and his wife Vicki have been married for forty years and have four grown children. He is the current President of the Washington State Association of Counties.

"My commitment to voters has never changed: I will not vote for increased taxes and I will stand against the overreaching arm of government", said Koster.