FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2012 Contact: Sean Walsh 303-903-1749

Sias Outraises Opponent in SD 19

Filings Show Challenger Gaining Momentum; Hudak's Support Dwindling with One Month to Go

Arvada, CO… Campaign finance reports from the Republican challenger and the Democrat incumbent in Senate District 19 reveal a decisive momentum shift in the most watched legislative race of the 2012 cycle.

According to the Secretary of State’s website, Republican challenger Lang Sias, a combat veteran and Fedex pilot, raised $15,780 for the period covering the second half of September. Incumbent Evie Hudak (D), a twelve-year elected official, raised $13,681 during the same two weeks. Those same reports show Sias has $74,222 cash on hand and Hudak sitting on $71,213 – a critical turn of events with one month remaining until ballots are cast.

“Lang is running a robust, grassroots campaign despite opposition from some very powerful special interests backing his opponent,” said Sias’ campaign manager Sean Walsh. “We’re confident going into the homestretch that we’re peaking at just the right moment. The news of Senator Hudak’s fundraising decline doesn’t change our game plan, but it does come as a pleasant surprise,” Walsh added.

Hudak is a tax and spend liberal who does the bidding of organized labor. During the 2012 session, she co-sponsored Senate Bill 1 – a job-killing proposal that sought to give organized labor a competitive advantage for state construction contracts. It was strongly opposed by business, and lambasted in a Denver Post editorial as "muddled economic thinking." In 2011 she endorsed Proposition 103, a $2.9 billion sales and income tax increase that was rejected by Colorado voters by an almost two-to-one margin.In 2010, she was the lone vote on the education committee against bi-partisan education reform legislation that was signed into law by a democrat administration.

Lang Sias has been endorsed by the North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, National Federation of Independent Business and Colorado Concern. In 2008 North Metro endorsed Hudak, when she first ran for election. Sias is also endorsed by Stand for Children, Colorado’s foremost non-partisan education reform organization.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2012 Contact: Sean Walsh 303-903-1749

Colorado Business Leaders: Lang Sias For Senate District 19

State Chamber, Colorado Concern, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, and NFIB Urge Their Members to Back Arvada Challenger

Arvada, CO… Four business advocacy groups – together representing a diverse spectrum of member businesses in Senate District 19 - have endorsed Arvada father, pilot and decorated military veteran Lang Sias over his Democrat opponent in a hotly contested State Senate race.

Leadership from each organization gave praise to Sias’ commitment to the success of small business in Colorado:

“Having grown up in a small business family, Lang Sias understands at a gut level the need to encourage and support our entrepreneurs and small business owners. If elected, Lang will work every day on behalf of our business community - the backbone of the Colorado economy. Colorado Concern is proud to endorse Lang Sias for Senate District 19.” Tamra Ward, President - Colorado Concern.

“Lang Sias has demonstrated to the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry that he is committed to improving Colorado’s business climate.  Because Lang is dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurship, business growth and a “lean,” efficient State Government, he has earned CACI’s endorsement and support.” Chuck Berry, President  – Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry.

“Lang Sias has deep appreciation for the challenges of small business in Colorado. In the State Senate, Lang will be a committed advocate for the hundreds of small business owners and their employees in Senate District 19.” Tony Gagliardi, Colorado State Director – National Federation of Independent Business.

“Lang Sias clearly demonstrated he has a pro-business approach to decision making. He will be a strong proponent of making a “business case” for the gamut of issues facing the legislature including taxation, economic development, education, transportation, and sustainable energy policies.  We believe his experience working with entrepreneurs, and small and large business owners will bode well for our members at the legislature.  His number one priority is building private sector growth.”

North Metro Chamber of Commerce

Lang Sias is the only Republican candidate for Senate endorsed by the North Metro Chamber. In 2008 North Metro endorsed Sias’ opponent, incumbent Democrat Evie Hudak, when she first ran for election.

Sias expressed his appreciation for the vote of confidence from the organizations. “With great admiration for the tens of thousands of Colorado small business owners and their employees, I will work every day in the State Senate to create a business-friendly climate in Colorado,” said Sias. “The best contribution our legislature can make to Colorado small businesses is to get government on their side – including making regulations reasonable and predictable, and keeping taxes low and fair,” he added.

Lang Sias and his wife Rene – ten year residents of Arvada - are parents of three young children; the two that are of school age attend Jeffco Public Schools. He has served as a fighter pilot in the Navy and in the Air National Guard, where he is currently a lieutenant colonel. He holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from Vassar College.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2012 Contact: Sean Walsh 303-903-1749

Stand For Children Endorses SD 19 Candidate Lang Sias

Non-Partisan Education Advocacy Group Cites Sias as “Articulate and Knowledgeable”

Arvada, CO… Colorado’s leading education reform organization last week endorsed Arvada father, pilot and decorated military veteran Lang Sias over his Democrat opponent in Senate District 19.

Sias is one of only two Republican Senate candidates to receive the Stand for Children endorsement.

"Lang is an articulate and knowledgeable community member who understands the critical relationship between strong public schools and the growth of our economy,” said Dan Clayton, a member of Stand for Children’s Endorsement Committee.

“I am very gratified and humbled to have the support of such a committed, hard-working group of parents and advocates,” said Sias. “Stand for Children represents the gold standard for thoughtful education reform policy in Colorado. Their confidence in my candidacy represents a tremendous boost for this grassroots campaign for Colorado Senate,” he added.

Lang Sias and his wife Rene – ten year residents of Arvada - are parents of three young children; the two that are of school age attend Jeffco Public Schools. He has served as a fighter pilot in the Navy and in the Air National Guard, where he is currently a lieutenant colonel. He holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from Vassar College.

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