David Laroche is challenging Republican Joe Carr for 48th District of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

MURFREESBORO-Last week the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance released the second-quarter financial reports of all Tennessee House of Representatives candidates. The report revealed that political newcomer David LaRoche raised $42,200. Of LaRoche’s 212 contributors, 78% gave $100 or less. This sum far surpasses the $3,000 raised by his incumbent rival during the same quarter, and is the highest sum raised by any candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives in the second quarter of 2010.

“I am very pleased that so many people, Democrat and Republican, have stepped forward in support of my campaign,” said LaRoche. “I believe it is because of my honest and dedicated commitment to advocate for the best interests of Rutherford County that I have been so blessed. We have a long way to go, but this is an excellent start. My campaign slogan is ‘New Energy, New Ideas,’ and my fundraising success indicates my supporters’ desire to bring forth positive change in the state legislature. ”

According to Murfreesboro attorney and LaRoche campaign treasurer Bricke Murfree, “What is most significant about David’s fundraising is not the number of dollars he raised, but rather the number of individual contributors. More than 167 people gave David’s campaign $100 or less, and most of those were Rutherford County residents. The people I have spoken to know that David LaRoche has the desire, work ethic and intellect to be a truly great representative for our county. Most of these early contributors have known David for a long time and are very excited about this opportunity to help him serve the community.”

David LaRoche is a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, 48th district. He is a long-time resident of Murfreesboro and a local attorney.