Dear Friends,

When the opportunity presents itself for duty and leadership, I believe qualified citizens must offer themselves and their talents. Such an opportunity is evolving in the Fourth Assembly District.

As it stands, Republican Assemblyman Ted Gaines represents the oversight of values for what is called ‘AD-4’, and the district’s predominantly conservative constituents. As you have been hearing and reading in your newspaper, Ted Gaines is considering a congressional campaign, which would leave his current position as State Assemblyman open. After personally speaking with Assemblyman Gaines, as well as numerous Republican leaders inside of the State Capitol, it is with great pride that I have announced my campaign for State Assembly, District Four.

To be perfectly clear, my campaign is established upon a contingency. If Assemblyman Gaines decides to run for Congress, I will be a candidate, offering my many years of political experience for the great citizens of this - a valued Republican District for the State of California.

If Ted decides to return to the State Assembly, I will bow out of the current race when he makes such an announcement - protecting the established Republican Caucus in the State Assembly.

There is no need to reinvent the conservative wheel if Ted Gaines decides to maintain his current office, nor to weaken GOP dollars by operating a selfish endeavor. I’ll sit back and wait for my next opportunity to be a change agent inside of the State Capitol.

Success is not obtained by waiting for the waters to calm, preparation for tomorrow’s leadership starts today while the waters are still uncertain.

Good citizens should not be left ‘leader-less’ in the wake of a congressional shake-up.

I am actively collecting campaign contributions to “Friends of Eric Hogue”. Your appreciated donations will be applied to my current campaign, with the caveat that they will be returned in full if I do not run.

You personally know me and my leadership skills. I'm a Republican candidate that has displayed the experience, expertise and achieved success as it relates to the inner workings of the State Capitol and California political system.

Remember “The Recall” of 2003?

It was my morning political talk show that started the recall of then Governor Gray Davis, and it was my personal effort that created what is now the norm - the ‘drive-by signings’ for statewide initiatives and signature gathering campaigns.

I will give the people of District Four a strong voice. Put me inside of the Capitol this time, personally representing our moral conservative values.

To obtain a seat in the Assembly I need your financial support. It takes money to keep the agendas that tread upon our rights, our families and our finances. Help me fight for you and for what is right without compromising our values.

Today I’m inviting you to become a Charter Member of  “Hogue’s Heroes” by offering a workable donation. You can make your checks out to “Friends of Eric Hogue”, and mail them directly to PO Box 984, Willows, CA 95988.

Help me prepare for our future, providing leadership inside of the State Capitol for the people of State Assembly District Four.

On behalf of my family and the voters of the district, I thank you for your friendship and your support. Here is praying for a future of moral leadership and ethical influence in the State Capitol.

— Eric Hogue