Georgia Legislators Join Mitt Romney Campaign

Jan 24, 2008 -- Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 11 more Georgia State Legislators joined the Romney for President Team. They join Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson who announced his support for Governor Romney earlier this week.

"We are glad to have these lawmakers join the Romney team," said Romney for President Georgia State Co-Chairman Speaker Pro Tempore Mark Burkhalter.

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In announcing their support, Governor Romney said, "I appreciate the support of these strong Republican leaders from Georgia. Together we can strengthen America by cutting taxes, ending illegal immigration, and building up our military. I look forward to working with these legislators to earn the support of as many Georgians as possible."

These legislators join U.S. Congressmen Tom Price, Phil Gingrey and Jack Kingston, House Speaker Pro Tempore Burkhalter, Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Dan Moody and many of their colleagues from the Georgia General Assembly in supporting Governor Romney.

New Georgia State Legislators Supporting Governor Romney:

- Senator John Douglas, Social Circle, Senate District 17
- Senator Lee Hawkins, Gainesville, Senate District 49
- Senator Cecil Staton, Macon, Senate District 18
- Representative Tim Bearden, Villa Rica, House District 68
- Representative Steve Davis, McDonough, House District 109
- Representative Earl Ehrhart, Powder Springs, House District 36
- Representative Johnny Floyd, Cordele, House District 147
- Representative Doug Holt, Social Circle, House District 112
- Representative Billy Horne, Newnan, House District 71
- Representative John Lunsford, McDonough, House District 110
- Representative Tom Rice, Norcross, House District 51

Source: Mitt Romney campaign