Leigh Brown, CEO of RE/MAX Leigh Brown & Associates, Concord, N.C., announced her candidacy for her state's 9th congressional district special election on March 15.
Brown tendered her resignation as REALTOR® Party Fundraising Liaison on March 13.
Brown and the National Association of REALTORS® agreed it is necessary for her to separate her leadership role in the association from her efforts as a congressional candidate.
NAR adheres to pre-established procedures for determining candidates to support in federal elections. The process starts with the state REALTOR® association objectively evaluating candidates and making a recommendation to NAR. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Disbursements Trustees review the state REALTOR® association's recommendation and make a determination whether and how to support the federal candidate.
NAR is committed to following its legally compliant processes to ensure it supports the best candidates that champion property ownership.
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