Romney Campaign Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Maine Elected Officials and Leaders

Mitt Romney today announced additional Maine elected officials supporting his campaign.

"I am proud to have such a strong backing by elected officials and leaders from across the state of Maine," said Mitt Romney. "Their support proves that my pro-growth message is breaking through and that Maine voters want someone with real world economic experience in the White House."

Announcing his endorsement of Mitt Romney, Maine Senate President Kevin Raye said, "In order for the economy to rebound, Washington needs to stop erecting roadblocks for job creators. Mitt Romney understands the importance of strengthening small business and American manufacturing. As President, he will lead the way to rein in the federal debt, reverse the explosive growth of government, and reduce the regulatory burden on America's businesses to foster an environment that is favorable for job creation. That is why I support Mitt Romney, and why so many other Maine leaders are endorsing his campaign."

Maine Elected Officials and Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

Bruce Poliquin; State Treasurer

Kevin Raye; Senate President

Nichi Farnham State Senator

David Hastings; State Senator

Roger Katz; State Senator

Brian Langley; State Senator

Tom Martin; State Senator

Garrett Mason; State Senator

Earle McCormick; State Senator

Christopher Rector; State Senator

Tom Saviello; State Senator

Cary Weston; Mayor of Bangor

Peter Mills; Former State Senator

Philip Harriman; Former State Senator

Mark Gartley; Former Secretary of State

Kathy Watson; Former Maine Republican Party Chairwoman

Jim Fossel; Augusta City Republican Chairman

Angela Courchesney; Jay Town Republican Chairwoman

Dawn Gilbert; Lincoln Town Republican Chairman

Dwayne Bickford; Former ED of Maine GOP

Maine Elected Officials And Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

William Schneider; Attorney General

Peter Cianchette; Former U.S. Ambassador

Dave Emery; Former U.S. Congressman

Jon Courtney; Senate Majority Leader

Ron Collins; State Senator

Richard Rosen; State Senator

Lois Snowe-Mello; State Senator

Bruce Bickford; State Representative

Richard Cebra; State Representative

Dean Cray; State Representative

Stacey Fitts; State Representative

Leslie Fossel; State Representative

Ken Fredette; State Representative

Peter Johnson; State Representative

Jim Donnelly; Former House Republican Leader

Josh Tardy; Former House Republican Leader

Rick Bennett; Former Senate President & RNC National Committeeman

Jan Staples; RNC National Committeewoman

Charlie Cragin; Former National Committeeman

Maureen Cragin; Retired Naval Captain and former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Doris Russell; Former National Committeewoman

Hattie Bickmore; Former Maine Republican Party Chairman

Mark Ellis; Former Maine Republican Party Chairman

Steve Abbott; 2010 Republican Candidate for Governor

Jason Levesque; Former 2010 Republican Candidate for Congress

Tim Woodcock; Attorney and former Republican Candidate for Congress

Chris Gardiner; Washington County Chair

Howard Bickford: Wilton Town Republican Chair

David Coleman; Limerick Town Republican Chair

Gerald Morrison; Perry Town Republican Chair

Pat Percy; Phippsburg Town Republican Chair

Janet Plausse; Lincolnville Town Republican Chair

Jonathan Reisman; Cooper Town Republican Chair

George Sanborn; Poland Town Republican Chair

Glyneta Thomson; Surry Town Republican Chair

Ben Gilman; 2008 Maine State Victory Director

Ann Robinson; Co-Chair, Transition Team for Governor-Elect Paul LePage

Kathy Summers-Grice; General Consultant to the Maine Senate Republican Caucus

Halsey Frank

Merton Henry