Erickson announces new endorsements, pushes party unity

After a hard-fought and often tawdry primary against Kevin Mannix in the 5th Congressional District, Mike Erickson’s campaign is pushing the idea of a party unified behind the candidate. A press release issued by the Erickson for Congress campaign today announced a list of endorsements from the Oregon Republican Party’s state convention this weekend. The list includes:

Jim Anderson, Multnomah County Republican Chair

Wayne Brady, Marion County Republican Chair

Tom Devanney, Clackamas County Republican Chair

Joseph Jacob, Tillamook County Republican Chair

Bill Kennemer, Clackamas County Commissioner

Tim Knopp, Former Oregon House Republican Majority Leader

Jeff Kubler, Fifth District Republican Chair

John Skipper, Lincoln County Republican Chair

“It is more important now than ever to come together as a team and win the election in November so we can take back the district and focus on the issues of improving our economy, ending illegal immigration and creating jobs for Oregon. As your next congressman, I will work hard to be a strong voice for the fifth congressional district and for the state of Oregon,” said Erickson in the statement.

Erickson (R-Lake Oswego) is running against state Senator Kurt Schrader (D-Canby) in the 5th District. The seat opened after U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley (D-West Linn) announced she would retire.