Southington, CT – Joe Markley, the former State Senator and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2018, has endorsed Mary Fay for the U.S. House of Representatives in Connecticut’s First District.

“I am delighted Mary is running and proud to support her,” said Markley. “Mary has intelligence and courage; the moment I met her, I was taken by her spirit and warmth.  She has the determination and the organization to take the fight to John Larson and make Republicans proud.”  

Fay, who won the strong endorsement of the Republican congressional convention in May, faces a primary on Tuesday, August 11.  “I strongly encourage all of my fellow Republican voters in the First District to vote Mary Fay in the primary,” said Markley, a Southington resident.  “She is clearly the best choice for our party and for the people of this district.  I was honored to place her name in nomination at our convention, and I will do my best for her right up to Election Day.”

“I am so happy to have Joe’s endorsement for Congress,” said Mary Fay.  “Joe has been such a great public servant for the people of Connecticut.  It’s an honor to have his faith in my candidacy and campaign.”

“I’ve had many conversations with Mary about her campaign and her platform.  I’m extremely impressed by her ideas for Connecticut and the nation,” said Markley.  “During the two decades John Larson has been in Congress, our state has steadily lost ground.  It is time for a change in leadership in the First District, and Mary Fay has the energy and expertise to provide that change.”

Fay said that she is excited and encouraged by the progress of her campaign.  “I have a fantastic team of volunteers,” she said.  “We’re working hard to get my message out and to let the people in the First District know they have a choice, and our state still has a chance.   Connecticut is worth fighting for, and our campaign for change is only beginning.

For more information, Fay can be reached at maryfay4congress@gmail.com.

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