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Oklahoma City -After filing the required paperwork with the State Election Board today, Jim Roth is now an official candidate for the seat he currently holds on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

"I am running for Corporation Commissioner to help Oklahomans build a brighter future, with affordable energy and a growing economy.  I want our Citizens and our State to be the leader in all forms of energy and I am committed to protecting our people from price gouging," said Roth.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth today announced the Honorary Co-Chairmen of his 2008 campaign.  The Honorary Co-Chairmen are:

April 1, 2008

“No contribution should be offered, nor will be accepted, conditioned upon any business before the State of Oklahoma including the Corporation Commission.”

Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth, who is seeking election next year to remain on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, today challenged current and any possible opponents to follow the same ethical guidelines required of incumbent commissioners.

Oklahoma City - "One year from now my name will appear on Oklahoma's statewide ballot," said Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth announcing he will seek election in 2008.

Governor Brad Henry appointed Roth to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to succeed Denise Bode who resigned for a job in the private sector.  Roth was sworn in on June 1, 2007.

Oklahoma City - Gov. Brad Henry today appointed two-term Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth to the state Corporation Commission. Roth succeeds Denise Bode, who is resigning the seat for a job in the private sector.

Gov. Henry called the 38-year-old Roth an ideal choice to serve on the commission, which regulates oil and gas drilling, utilities and telecommunications in Oklahoma.