Alan Bateman

Infobox Candidate


name = Alan Bateman
year = 2008
party = Republican
office = Congress
state = New Jersey
office = Candidate for ushr|New Jersey|12Infobox Mayor
office = Deputy Mayor of Holmdel Township, New Jersey
age = 47
birth_date = May 2, 1961
death_date =
death_place =
nationality = American
party = Republican
spouse = Denise Bateman
relations =
children = Three (2 Sons and 1 daughter)
residence =
alma_mater = University of Cincinnati (Bachelor's Degree); Xavier University (Master's Degree)
occupation =
profession = Hospital Administration
residence = Holmdel Township, New Jersey
religion = Roman Catholic Church
website = http://www.batemanforcongress.com

Alan Bateman (born May 2, 1961) is the Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in ushr|New Jersey|12 running against incumbent Rush Holt. He is the Deputy Mayor of Holmdel Township, New Jersey.

Biography

Alan Bateman has been a New Jersey resident for well over two decades, presently residing in Holmdel Township. He previously lived in neighboring Middletown Township, New Jersey.

Before adult life in New Jersey, he grew up in Cincinnati and received a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Cincinnati, and a master's degree in hospital administration from Xavier University. [http://batemanforcongress.com/about.html]

Elected experience

Alan Bateman is the Deputy Mayor of Holmdel Township, elected to the Holmdel Township Committee in 2005. [http://independent.gmnews.com/news/2005/1116/Front_page/010.html] In 2007, Bateman led the township to holding the line on spending and passing a 0% tax increase in a year that the school budget, county budget, and state budget all increased.

Prior to that, Bateman served as the chairman of the Holmdel Republican Organization from 2002 to 2005.

Business experience

Bateman has spent over 20 years in both hospital administration and business consulting. He has helped companies and organizations reduce spending and increase efficiency through new training techniques, technology, and strategic planning.

Campaign for U.S. Congress

Bateman started his campaign in April, quickly gaining the support of the Republican organizations in all five counties in the Congressional District: Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Mercer County and Hunterdon County.

Bateman won an uncontested primary on June 3, 2008.

The Republican nominee against incumbent Rush Holt, Bateman intends to run a low-cost, grassroots campaign by teaming up with local and county candidates down-ticket on the ballot in November. He hopes to gain support from individuals all the way up to national party leadership.

On July 31, Bateman received key support from House Minority Leader John Boehner, with his PAC "The Freedom Project" donating $5,000 to the campaign. [http://www.politickernj.com/matt-friedman/21951/bateman-gets-some-help-ohio]

References

External links

* [http://www.batemanforcongress.com Alan Bateman for Congress] Official Campaign Site
* [http://www.bateman2008.blogspot.com Bateman for Congress Blog] Official Campaign Blog