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Breaking: Rep. Alan West To Run In New District

BREAKING NEWS, January 31, 2012 - Rep. Allen West (R-FL) announced this evening that he will run for reelection in Florida's proposed 18th Congressional district. 

"After much prayer, reflection and discussion with my close friends and family," said a late press release today, "I am announcing today my decision to seek reelection in Florida's proposed 18th Congressional district."

The new 18th district includes West Palm Beach. Rep. West currently serves as the representative of Florida's 22nd congressional district. Earlier today, Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) announced that he would not seek reelection in the 18th. CONTINUE READING...