Phoenix – Former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon on June 16th, released a video and statement celebrating the one-year anniversary of launching his campaign.

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The video features clips of the Republican winning over voters on the campaign trail.

Salmon added: "I am so grateful to all of the patriotic conservatives who are working their butts off with me to propel this campaign forward. For one year now, we have traveled to every corner of Arizona and taken our message of freedom and opportunity straight to voters – and it's resonating more than ever. I have never lost a Republican primary before, and I certainly don't intend for this to be the first. Freedom always wins, and the difference between us and the other candidates becomes clearer by the day. I look forward to our movement winning on August 2nd and defeating liberal Katie Hobbs in November."

One week ago, Salmon announced the launch of his first television ad, part of a six-figure buy currently airing in the Phoenix market. He opened his campaign headquarters last month in Mesa, Arizona, after filing more petition signatures than any other candidate.

The most recent poll in the gubernatorial race found Salmon remaining competitive just as voters begin to focus on the race and consider who is best prepared to lead the state for the next four years.