Jim Condos, Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State, Endorsed by Vermonters

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Jim Condos has received endorsements for Secretary of State by over 135 individuals to date. Endorsements came from across all party lines and include:

• Over 20 Vermont State Senators

• Over 45 Vermont State Representatives.

• Many supportive individuals concerned about our democracy

“The people who have endorsed me,” stated Jim Condos. “share many of the same visions, objectives, and goals that I have – all leading to achieving excellence in the Office of Secretary of State.”

Condos has also been endorsed by prominent statewide officials, including:

U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, U.S. Representative Peter Welch, Governor Howard Dean, Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, and Treasurer Jeb Spaulding.

Here is what some endorsers have had to say about Condos:

“I worked with Jim when he was in the Senate. He is the only candidate running for Secretary of State who has ever worked in local government, and that is critical in this Office.” – Governor Howard Dean

“I have known Jim for many years. His background and experience make him an ideal candidate for Secretary of State.” – U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy

“Jim has years of experience in municipal government, which is key to being Secretary of State. He was instrumental in developing affordable housing in South Burlington and has a local government perspective that is necessary to get the job done right.” – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

“I worked with and got to know Jim when we served together in the Vermont Senate. He always has the best interests of Vermonters at heart. With his experience and dedication, Jim will make an excellent Secretary of State.”  –  Congressman Peter Welch

“We need non-partisan, competent leadership in the Secretary of State’s office. That person is Jim Condos! As a State Senator he worked with my office to make it easier to do business in Vermont so small businesses can create jobs. We developed legislation to protect Vermont consumers from incompetent and unethical professionals.  And we invested in the future of Vermont and our children by creating and supporting civics education.” – Secretary of State Deb Markowitz

For a complete list of individual and organization endorsements, please visit http://www.jimcondos.com/endor…

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