Jason Allen endorses a State Senate candidate

NEWS RELEASE

HOWARD WALKER FOR STATE SENATE

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Growing coalition of supporters backing Howard Walker for State Senate

Today the Howard Walker for Senate campaign announced the endorsement of State Senator Jason Allen.

“Howard Walker is a man of the people, and clearly the most qualified person to become the next State Senator for the 37th District. He is a well-respected statesman, he knows the district and he knows how to get things done in Lansing. I heartily endorse his candidacy,” said Senator Jason Allen.

“I am grateful for Senator Allen’s endorsement and appreciate his support for my campaign,” said Howard Walker. “I look forward to continuing and building upon the level of service and credible leadership he has provided to our Northern Michigan community.”

Other prominent community leaders and organizations supporting Howard Walker include:

- U.S. Congressman Dave Camp

- State Senator Michelle McManus

- Grand Traverse County Republican Party

- Former State Senator George McManus

- Former State Representative Scott Shackelton

- David Barr, chairman, Grand Traverse County Republican Party

- Tony Stackpoole, chairman, Chippewa County Republican Party

- Tim Boyko, chairman, Charlevoix County Republican Party

- June Jackson, co-chair, Emmet County Republican Party

- Wes Dilworth, Charlevoix County Republican Party

- Rob Winkelman, Mackinac County Republican Party

- Ed Boettcher, former chairman, Antrim County Republican Party

- James Erhart, former chairman, Emmet Co Republican Party

- Nick and Molly Agostinelli, Grand Traverse Co Republican Party

A State Representative from 2003-2008, Howard Walker is running in the 37th District that includes the counties of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmett, Grand Traverse, Mackinac and Presque Isle. 

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