LANCASTER COUNTY, PA – Scott Martin, who is running for State Senate in the 13th District of Pennsylvania, today announced that he has been endorsed by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-16), as well as nearly 30 Republican County Commissioners from across Pennsylvania.
“Scott Martin is the most qualified, conservative choice. His proven record of putting our Republican principles into action – and making government better for taxpayers – is unmatched, and shows that he has the skills and ideas to help Lancaster County. I’m proud to support Scott Martin for State Senate, and urge everyone in the 13th Senate District to do the same.” Congressman Pitts said.
Along with Pitts’ endorsement, nearly 30 Republican County Commissioners from across the state took the unusual step of endorsing Martin as well. In a prepared statement they said:
“We, Republican County Commissioners from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, proudly support Scott Martin for State Senate in the 13th District.
“As a fellow Commissioner, Scott not only worked diligently for the people of Lancaster County, but also with Commissioners from across the Commonwealth to successfully promote and advance legislative initiatives that benefitted counties and residents across the state.
“As the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican County Commissioners Caucus, Scott Martin stood up for conservative principles, even when he was the only person standing, and in doing so inspired others to stand up for what is right.
“Scott Martin is a true leader who has proven his ability to get positive results. We know that the people of the 13th District will benefit from his proven, conservative leadership and encourage every voter in Lancaster County to lend him their support.”
The statement was signed by: Bill Ames of Lebanon County; Erick Coolidge of Tioga County; John Cusick of Northampton County; Malcolm Derk of Snyder County; Terence Farrell, Chair of the Chester County Commissioners; Harry Forbes of Pike County (Retired); Jonathan A. Fritz, Vice Chair of the Wayne County Commissioners; Harry Haas of Luzerne County; Mark Hamilton of Tioga County; Jeff Haste of Dauphin County; Joe Kantz, Chair of the Snyder County Commissioners, Dave Keller of Franklin County; Christian Y. Leinbach of Berks County; Rob Loughery of Bucks County; Jack Lynch of Crawford County; Jim Martin of Adams County; Doug McLinko of Bradford County; Daryl Miller of Bradford County; Wayne Nothstein, Chair of the Carbon County Commissioners; Chris Reilly of York County; Rod Ruddock of Indiana County; Jim Scahill of Armstrong County (Retired); Richard Schoch of Northumberland County; Brian Smith of Wayne County; Robert Thomas of Franklin County; Dan Vogler, Chair of the Lawrence County Commissioners; and, Francis Weiderspahn, Jr., Chair of the Crawford County Commissioners.
“Earning the trust of Congressman Pitts who has represented our community with distinction, and earning the support of my peers who I worked with as County Commissioner, is both gratifying and humbling,” Martin said. “I believe that when leaders like these are willing to come forward and support my campaign, it sends a very strong message to the people of the 13th District that I will always work for what’s best for them if they send me to Harrisburg as their Senator.”
