CONWAY — Melissa Bailey, vice chair of the Bedford GOP Committee, is making her first foray into the political arena as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District because she believes President Donald Trump needs more allies in Washington. She is an unapologetic supporter of Trump’s America First agenda.
Appearing on SUN-TV with Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue on Dec. 10, Bailey said her motivation to run is due to concerns about the country's direction and her desire to protect the American dream.
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