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WRENTHAM - State Rep. Richard Ross has formally kicked off his re-election campaign, saying he has the experience and knowledge to deliver for his district.

Ross, R-Wrentham, said after two terms in office, he knows the ways of the Statehouse and where to go to solve problems for his constituents.

"I can really be an effective advocate after being there for four years, and I can really be effective for the district," he said.

Ross represents a district that includes Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville.

He has filed his nomination papers with the secretary of state and the papers have been certified, ensuring that his name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. Independent Thomas Roache of Medfield is also on the ballot. There is no Democrat in the race, although one could run a write-in campaign.

Ross, who was first elected to the position in 2004, said his constituents know they can reach him at any time and he will listen to their concerns regardless of which side of an issue they are on.

Ross has served on several legislative committees, including education, revenue and consumer protection.

He had a 100 percent voting record during the 2007 legislative year.

Ross is co-chairman of the Legislative Caucus on Older Citizen's Concerns.

JIM HAND covers politics for The Sun Chronicle. He can be reached at 508-236-0399 or at jhand@thesunchronicle.com.