Romney Campaign Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Georgia Elected Officials Endorsements

Mitt Romney today announced the endorsements of current and former elected officials in Georgia.

"I am pleased to receive the endorsements of so many great leaders in Georgia," said Mitt Romney. "I look forward to working with these leaders to reverse the failed policies of the Obama administration, put Americans back to work, and get the economy turned around."

"Georgians are suffering under the leadership of President Obama. Mitt Romney is the candidate with the vision and experience to turn around the failing economy," said House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey. "As governor, he balanced the budget without raising taxes and created jobs. He has the experience in both the private and public sectors to get Americans back to work."

Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has also endorsed Governor Romney.

Georgia Elected Officials Endorsing Mitt Romney:

• Former House Speaker Mark Burkhalter
• State Senator Bill Hamrick, Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee
• State Representative Calvin Hill, Vice Chairman of House Appropriations Committee
• State Representative & House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey
• State Representative Wendell Willard, Chairman of House Judiciary Committee
• State Representative Bruce Williamson
• Public Service Commissioner Doug Everett