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Former Opponent Endorses Cheshire's Esty

Former 5th District candidate supports Elizabeth Esty's congressional run.

Fifth district candidate Elizabeth Esty of Cheshire received an endorsement Thursday from a former opponent in the congressional race.

Mike Williams of New Preston, said Esty's experience as a lawyer and state representative gives her the experience to be a strong member of Congress. Esty was also a member of the Cheshire Town Council.

“Elizabeth has proven that she is committed to working with other elected representatives to pull our economy out of its downward spiral by creating middle class jobs, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of critical programs such as Social Security and Medicare," Williams said in a statement released Thursday.

Esty said she is honored to receive Williams' support. "He brought to the discussion a focus on issues critical to 5th District voters – rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, a new energy policy for the 21st Century, and reviving our struggling economy through good paying jobs in Connecticut," she wrote.

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Her campaign noted that Esty has received support from EMILY’s List, the Women’s Campaign Fund, Women’s Action for New Directions and the National Women’s Political Caucus.

Esty's website notes that she has nearly $475,000 in her campaign fund - more than any other 5th District Democratic candidate. 

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