Republican Sen. Alan Nunnelee of Tupelo has filed a statement of candidacy for MS-01 with the FEC

Nunnelee eyes potential 1st District race

Republican state Sen. Alan Nunnelee of Tupelo has filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission announcing his intention to run for Congress in Mississippi’s First District.

Nunnelee is not qualifying for the 2010 election. That would come later. The FEC filing means Nunnelee is beginning to raise money.

Clarion Ledger
7/27/9