For Immediate Release: January 19, 2012 Contact: Roy Temple Cell: (816) 875-0375 roytemple@gmail.

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Judy Baker Announces for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

Pledges to exert leadership to find practical solutions to Missouris challenges.

Columbia, MO Judy Baker, former State Representative and Congressional candidate, announced her candidacy today for Missouri Lieutenant Governor citing her commitment to creating jobs and continuing to champion initiatives that help seniors lead active lives and assist veterans in transitioning back to civilian life. Sadly, too often politicians in Jefferson City spend their time working to score cheap political points at the expense of the other party. Thats got to stop. I believe Missourians are looking for sensible leadership and elected officials with realistic solutions to the challenges facing our state. Ive always worked as a practical problem solver and pledge to continue that approach if given the chance to continue my public service, said Baker, a former State Representative from Columbia. Baker left the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008 to run for the United States Congress against now Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer in the old 9th Congressional District, getting more votes than any Democrat in 20 years in the mostly rural district. I was proud to have strong grassroots support in my last effort and will work tirelessly in this campaign to energize ordinary Missourians looking for fresh leadership, said Baker. During her public service, Baker has worked on non-partisan approaches to challenges facing Missouri families. As examples, she led efforts to assist seniors to remain in their homes and to provide enhanced services to returning veterans facing mental health challenges. Missouri deserves a Lieutenant Governor who understands its needs and will work with the legislature to help enact Governor Nixons jobs agenda, Baker said. As we work to create jobs across the state, promoting a high quality health care workforce to meet the growing needs of our seniors must be part of that agenda.

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Page 2 Baker holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and a Masters in Healthcare Administration at the University of Missouri. Prior to running for the state house, Baker served as interim Executive Director of the University of Missouri's University Physicians practice plan. Most recently, she served as the Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Region VII comprising Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Missouris Lieutenant Governor serves on boards that directly effect our lives in healthcare, elder care, and veterans issues, Baker said, My experience in the healthcare field and in veterans issues during my career will serve me well as Lieutenant Governor as I work to help build our economy and create jobs, and to improve the quality of life for all Missourians. ###

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