Washngton DC -- The Norton Campaign for Congress turned in 5,146 signatures yesterday, more than the 2000 necessary to qualify to be placed on the 2008 ballot for the city wide delegate or member of congress.

All of Norton’s petitions have been carried by volunteers without payment. Norton believes, that despite the large number required, signatures should be gathered by supporters as a show of support for the candidate for citywide office not because they are being paid.

Petition gathers are among Norton’s strongest supporters and often come forward every campaign year. Mrs. Norton said, “It’s not unusual for my closest supporters to gather 200 or more signatures. We are a close political family, we have more joining each campaign, contesting who can gather the most signatures. There is nothing more precious than supporters who will take on the indispensable work of carrying petitions” The campaign regularly gathers two to three times the required number without difficulty.