Statement from the DCGOP

Washington, DC: The DC Republican Committee made the following public statement today regarding the announcement that Ronald Moten, a lifelong member of the Democratic Party, changed his party affiliation to Republican.

"The DC Republican Committee has grown by 1,657 new registered voters this year. Some are Republicans moving into the city, some are youth registering for the first time, and some, like Ron Moten, are life-long DC residents making the brave and courageous decision to change party affiliation and begin a new era in DC politics," stated Bob Kabel, Chairman of the DC Republican Committee.

"The era of one-party rule over this town is going to come to an end. All across the District people come up to me and say: 'Yes, I like what you are doing. I want more accountability, I want more honesty and I want more choices.' I am just getting to know Ron and am excited by his energy and enthusiasm," concluded Kabel.

This weekend, the Washington Post will print an op-ed by Ron describing his decision for registering as a Republican. You can read the op-ed online BY CLICKING HERE. The Moten campaign will have a press conference at 2:00pm on Saturday at the Woodlawn Cemetery located at 4611 Benning Road, SE. At the press conference Ron will outline why he decided to make the change in party affiliation.

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