Representative Earl Hilliard, Jr. solidified his position as the front-runner in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District race after out-raising all other candidates in the fourth quarter of 2009 and gaining the support of over 19 organizations.

• Rep. Hilliard raised over $108,000 in the 4th quarter of 2009 – more than any other candidate in the race.

• Rep. Hilliard’s financial support stems from the many cross sections of the 7th Congressional District, representing groups such as labor unions, small business owners, farmers, industry leaders as well as numerous individual donors.

Rep. Hilliard has been endorsed by over 19 organizations representing thousands of voters throughout the 7th Congressional District and has developed a network of support that reaches nationwide.

• Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee – Including the following members who have contributed or been involved in hosting an event for Rep. Hilliard:
  • House Majority Whip James Clyburn
  • Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security
  • Congressman Ed Towns, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
  • Representative Sanford Bishop
  • Representative Corrine Brown
  • Representative G.K. Butterfield
  • Representative Elijah Cummings
  • Representative Alcee Hastings
  • Representative Hank Johnson
  • Representative John Lewis
  • Representative Donald Payne

• Birmingham Area Postal Workers Union, Local 303 & the American Postal Workers Union;

• Alabama State Council of Machinists & the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers;

• Central Alabama Building and Construction Trades
  • Asbestos Workers, No. 78
  • Boilermakers, No. 108
  • Bricklayers, No. 1
  • Carpenters, No. 127
  • Electrical Workers, No. 136 & 443
  • Elevator Constructors, No. 24
  • Operating Engineers, No. 312
  • Laborers, No. 559
  • Millwrights, No. 1192
  • Painters, No. 57
  • Plumbers, No. 91, 52 & 498
  • Sheet Metal Workers, No. 48
  • Sprinkler Fitters, No. 669
  • Structural Iron Workers, No. 92
  • Teamsters, No. 612

• Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) – Represents members of the agricultural industries throughout the 7th Congressional District

Rep. Hilliard has been working hard to meet with and address the concerns of the voters in the 7th Congressional District.  His hard work has led to success in both fundraising and gaining organizational support, and has positioned him as the front runner in this race.