Chairman Greg Walden’s Statement on Jason Smith’s Victory in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement in response to the successful victory by Congressman-elect Jason Smith in Missouri’s 8^th Congressional District special election.

“Congratulations are in order for Jason Smith. The voters in Southeast Missouri spoke loud and clear today that they wanted a leader with a proven record of fighting for pro-growth, commonsense free market principles. Jason Smith is a strong and passionate member of his community who will represent the people of his district well in Washington. I look forward to working with Jason in Congress and continuing to grow our Republican majority in 2014.”