Linda Edmondson visits Ardmore in Support of Husband's Campaign
"Meeting new people and hearing their ideas for Oklahoma is the best part of any political campaign," Mrs. Edmondson said. "Some of the best ideas start with a simple handshake. There is no substitute for that. I am pleased to return to Ardmore and grateful to my friend, Deborah Tipps, for hosting me in her home. The opportunity to hear the concerns and ideas of Oklahoma women is exciting. As a working wife, mother and now grandmother, I know the perspective that women have to offer is unique."
Those interested in attending the event can call (580) 226-8024 for information. Tipps has space available for 25 guests.
While in Ardmore, Mrs. Edmondson will also visit Ardmore's Domestic Violence Services Center and the local Veterans Center.
"As Attorney General, Drew has made the fight against domestic violence a top priority," Mrs. Edmondson said. "Providing adequate services to survivors and justice for perpetrators will continue to be priorities when he is Governor."
Mrs. Edmondson's stop in Ardmore is part of the "Linda on the Road" tour. The tour combines traditional politics with new technology; in addition to making traditional campaign stops, Mrs. Edmondson is blogging about each campaign stop, including her stop in Ardmore, on her Internet blog, which can be found at www.edmondson2010.com.
"The possibilities afforded by today's technology are endless. By blogging about my time on the road, I can share our vision for Oklahoma with a much bigger audience. Drew and I can also receive new ideas for Oklahoma's future from more people than ever before."
Raised on a wheat farm near Fargo, Oklahoma, Linda Larason married Drew Edmondson in 1967. They have two children, Mary Edmondson Ross and Robert Edmondson. They also have a son-in-law, Mike Ross, daughter-in-law, Andrea Hamor Edmondson, and twin grandchildren, Catherine and Andrew Ross, who were born just over one year ago.
Linda Edmondson has worked in social services since 1973. She has a master's degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma.
"Linda and I have supported each other through thick and thin for more than 42 years now," Drew Edmondson said. "Her dedication, not just to our family but to our state, is invaluable. She is going to be a remarkable First Lady."
