WESTMINSTER, S.C. – In a
video posted on his website, www.greshambarrett.com, and in an email to the
voters of South Carolina, U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett announced his
candidacy for Governor of the Palmetto State in 2010.

In
the video entitled “Opportunity,” Congressman Barrett said, “I learned my values
from my family’s furniture store in Westminster
and from the Citadel in Charleston: hard work, community, and
commitment to causes greater than self.”

Congressman Barrett also wrote the voters saying, “I
believe South
Carolina has tremendous potential, despite our serious
challenges. I feel God has blessed me with strong experiences – in running a
small business, raising a family, serving in our military, and leading in
elected office– that give me a unique conservative perspective on the challenges
we face and how to fix them. I believe I have certain strengths in these
uncertain times. And I believe we have to hold on to our conservative values,
and change the things that hold us back… I am excited about this campaign, and
honored to have the opportunity to share my vision for a more prosperous
South Carolina
with the hard-working people of our great state.”

Barrett named Travis Butler as his campaign Treasurer of
Barrett for Governor. Mr. Butler is
President of Butler Properties and Development.

Currently, Gresham Barrett represents the people of
South
Carolina’s Third District in the United States House of
Representatives. Barrett earned his undergraduate degree from The Citadel. He
served four years in the United States Army before resigning his commission as a
Captain in order to return to his hometown of Westminster, South
Carolina where he would later run the family’s furniture
store. Prior to his election to the U.S. Congress, Gresham Barrett served three
terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives where he fought for
numerous pro-family and pro-economic growth initiatives. Gresham and his wife of
24 years, Natalie, have three children Madison, Jeb, and
Ross.

Note: To view Congressman Barrett’s announcement video
entitled, “Opportunity,” please click
here.