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

Mitt Romney today announced the support of elected officials and leaders from Georgia.

"I'm proud to earn the support of so many great conservatives in Georgia," said Mitt Romney. "They recognize, like most Americans, that our economy is struggling today because of President Obama's failed policies. I look forward to working with them to bring my message of job creation and reduced spending to all Georgians."

Announcing his support, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said, "Mitt Romney has the temperament, experience, and leadership we need to move our country forward. I am confident he will put policies in place that will foster job growth and encourage businesses to hire because he spent his life in the private sector and understands how the real economy works. I am proud to support his campaign for president."

Georgia Elected Officials Endorsing Mitt Romney:

Labor Commissioner Mark Butler

State Senator Cecil Stanton, Majority Whip

State Senator Johnny Grant

State Senator Greg Goggins

State Senator Jeff Mullis

State Representative Jan Tankersley

State Representative Mike Jacobs

State Representative Ben Harbin

State Representative Allen Peake

State Representative Jay Neal

State Representative Tom Taylor

State Representative Alex Atwood

Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos

Johns Creek Mayor Michael Bodker

Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann

Chatham County Commissioner Helen Stone

Gwinnett Commissioner Mike Beaudreau

Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman

City of Monroe Chief of Police Keith Glass

Georgia Elected Officials Already Endorsing Mitt Romney:

Attorney General Sam Olens

Former House Speaker Mark Burkhalter

State Senator Bill Hamrick, Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee

State Senator Fran Millar

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

State Representative B.J. Pak

Lynne Riley, State Representative

Val Clark, State Representative

Public Service Commissioner Doug Everett

Max Bacon, Mayor of Smyrna

Gabriel Sterling, Sandy Springs City Councilman

Dan Israel, State Board of Education

Jose Perez, Former State Board of Education

Molly Dye, Chief of Staff to the late Senator Paul Coverdell

Heath Garrett, Former Chief of Staff to Senator Isakson

Fred Cooper, State Chairman for President George H. W. Bush's Presidential Campaign

Oscar Persons, State Chairman for Senator Bob Dole's Presidential Campaign

Eric Tanenblatt, State Chairman for President George W. Bush's Presidential Campaign and Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue

Lori Pesta, National Federation of Republican Women, Board of Directors

Ric Mayfield, Former Assistant Treasurer - Georgia Republican Party

Chandler Epp, Former Vice Chair - Georgia College Republicans

Marion Hay, Chairman, Moultrie/Colquitt County Industrial Development Authority

Keith Stone, 1st District GOP Chair

David Burge, 5th District GOP Chair

Ryan Boland, Former Habersham County GOP Chair

Jerry Loupee, Former Chatham County GOP Chair

Michael Barrett, Vice Chairman - Towns County GOP

Ryan Cleveland, Decatur County GOP Chair

Tom Morrill, Peach County GOP Chair

Nancy Coverdell

Kelley O'Bryan Gary, Chairman, Jackson County GOP

Robert J. Walker, Former Mayor, Dublin

Jon Jones, Chairman, Tift County GOP

James P. Golden, Former Chairman, Tift County GOP and Former 2nd District Director, Young Republicans

Myron Faircloth, Chairman, South Georgia Young Republicans

Ruth Malhotra, Former Executive Director, Georgia Association of College Republicans

Orit Sklar, Former Executive Director, Fulton County GOP

Jaime F. Aguilera, Former Director of Hispanic Outreach, Cobb County GOP

Ron Johnson, Former Chairman, Jackson GOP