Jefferson City, Missouri - March 24, 2006 State Representative Sherman Parker filed his candidacy papers in Jefferson City for Congress Friday. Parker, a two term representative from St. Peters, is seeking to take his experience and leadership to Washington D.C. to affect real change and to bring much needed leadership to the citizens of the second district.

"After careful deliberation with my family and friends, I have decided to seek the Republican nomination for Congress from the second district. I have sponsored and co-sponsored legislation that addresses the need for economic growth, strengthening education, and rebuilding our transportation infrastructure. I am running for Congress because our current member of Congress is not responsive to these public policy concerns and lacks the influence in Congress to further our goals. I will provide new ideas and leadership that is unwavering in the face of criticism and steadfast when confronted with adversity."

Rep. Parker's campaign website is: www. shermanparker.org