The race to challenge Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) in the 11th Congressional district just got a little bigger. Local businessman Kurt Riesenberg has jumped into the race for the Republican nomination with Pat Herrity and Keith Fimian.
Kurt is the President and Executive Director of the Fairfax based Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. According to his website, “he provides U.S. leadership for the business of the association focusing upon promotion of high-performance roofing and insulation materials, energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, safe-use and handling, and quality in materials and application.”
In explaining his reasoning for entering the race he said, “I am competing to be your Congressman for the 11th District of Virginia. I am not a politician. I am a successful professional, a husband and a father. I am jumping into the Republican primary race at the 11th hour. I have at least two immediate competitors that are both better funded and recognized – neither of which are qualifiers for the position. I have an eventual competitor in November that is a seasoned politician and bureaucrat, and benefits from the advantageous position of incumbency. But I still think I am going to win.”
You can learn more about him at his website.
Mr. Riesenberg also addressed the Prince William County Convention on March 27th.
