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Monday, October 15, 2012  In a press release to media outlets Monday morning, former congressional candidate Rick Allen has endorsed John House in his bid to unseat 2nd District Congressman Sanford Bishop.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Updated with video; Early voting for the Republican runoff election for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District came to a close Friday.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Early voting began Monday morning in Dougherty County for the August 21 runoff election between John House and Rick Allen for the Second Congressional district.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Updated with video; Candidates for the July 31st primary spoke about their platforms and why they deserve your vote.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia District 2 Congressional Candidate John House held a meet and greet to get to know community members and give them a chance to bring their concerns to his attention.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The Kiwanis Club met Monday and welcomed Congressional candidate, Rick Allen.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Updated with video; Congressman Sanford Bishop spoke at the Kiwanis Club Monday to better connect with the community.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Rick Allen, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, stopped by Gieryic's to discuss the flag debate as well as regulation overall.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; Rick Allen, Ken DeLoach, and John House are all vying to oust the long term and current Congressman Sanford Bishop.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; For the second time Rick Allen (R) is running to unseat longtime U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D).

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Candidates for the second congressional district square off on the hot issues.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The Albany Area Southwest Georgia Tea Party Patriots are hosting a political candidate forum Tuesday July 13, 2010.