FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 31, 2006

Gail Buckner endorsed by primary candidate
Angela Moore lends support to Buckner's bid for Secretary of State

JONESBORO - With the August 8 run-off looming, Democratic Secretary of State frontrunner Gail Buckner has received a key endorsement from Angela Moore, who placed third among six candidates in the July 18 primary.

In a statement released Friday, Moore said Buckner's experience and political savvy made her the "only candidate that can win in the November general election."

Buckner graciously accepted Moore's support, stating, "I am bolstered by Angela's confidence and extremely honored to receive her endorsement. I am asking her supporters to join our team for a victory in the runoff and in the General Election this fall."

Gail Buckner is the most experienced state official and the most successful campaigner in the Democratic Primary for Georgia Secretary of State. For more information, visit her official web site at www.gailbuckner.com.

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