Kasich Campaign Press Release - ENDORSEMENT: Former Utah Congressman Jim Hansen Supports John Kasich for President

Today former Utah Congressman Jim Hansen endorsed Gov. John Kasich for president and joined the Kasich for America Utah leadership team.

Said Hansen, "I had the privilege of serving in Congress with John Kasich for 18 years. I know him to be a man of great integrity and a dynamic leader who truly puts people over politics. He's demonstrated the ability to solve seemingly unsolvable problems time and again, from leading the effort to balance the federal budget to turning the economy around in Ohio. I'm encouraged to see Utah voters respond positively to his message of results as Caucus Night approaches."

Hansen represented Utah's 1st Congressional DIstrict from 1981 to 2003, the last two years of which he chaired the House Committee on Natural Resources. After retiring from Congress, the Davis County resident served on the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

Said Kasich, "I'm grateful for the generous support of my friend and former colleague Jim Hansen, who I have long admired and respected for his deep commitment to improving the lives of his constituents through commonsense solutions. As we continue to expand our ground operation leading up to the Utah caucuses, I appreciate having his expertise and support on our side."

Kasich for America Utah Leadership Team

Former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt
Former U.S. Senator Bob Bennett
Former Utah Congressman Jim Hansen
State Representative Kraig Powell
State Senator Daniel W. Thatcher
State Representative Becky Edwards
State Senator Steve Urquhart
State Representative Sophia DiCaro
State Representative Steve Handy
State Representative Merrill Nelson
State Representative Lowry Snow
State Representative Ray Ward
State Representative Bruce Cutler
State Representative Steve Eliason
State Representative Gage Froerer
State Representative Tim Hawkes
State Representative Paul Ray
State Representative Doug Sagers
State Representative Jack Draxler
Sylvia Haro, Former Executive Director for Community Arts for Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.

Kari Malkovich, Woodland Hills City Councilwoman

Sharlene Hawkes, Former Miss America & Small Business Owner

Frank Suitter, Former Chairman of the Utah Republican Party

Greg Hopkins, Former Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Bob Bennett

Lew Cramer, Former President George H.W. Bush Official, & Former Pres.& CEO Utah World Trade Center

Michael Sibbett, Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt Appointee, & Former Chairman of the Utah Board of Pardons & Parol

Henry Glasheen, Former Chairman, Summit County GOP

Danny Goode, County Councilman, Wasatch County

Sharlene Hawkes, Former Miss America & Small Business Owner

Tifanie Fitzgerald, Young Republican

Randall Mackey, GOP Activist

Hannah Scharf, GOP Activist

Michelle Scharf, GOP Activist

Barbara Stallone, GOP Activist

Nathan Whiting, GOP Activist