Marty Chavez endorsed by President Bill Clinton | News

According to an article released in Albuquerque, former Mayor of Albuquerque Marty Chavez has been endorsed in his bid to represent New Mexico's First Congressional District by President Bill Clinton.

In support of Marty's campaign, President Clinton joins a rapidly growing list of labor, progressive, environmental and Democratic supporters from across New Mexico and around the country.

In a quote by Clinton, he states how proud he is to endorse his friend Marty Chavez in his race for Congress.

Clinton adds, “Marty is a strong, visionary leader who created jobs and delivered the results New Mexican families needed as Mayor of Albuquerque. In Congress, I know that Marty will take on our big challenges, stand up to special interests, and fight to create clean energy jobs in New Mexico because he's proven time and again that he can get the job done.”

Chavez stated, “There are a few words that can be used to describe how unbelievably humbled and honored I am to receive the support of not only a great President, but someone who has so significantly changed the world we live in for the better. I am incredibly energized by the President's endorsement and the momentum it provides my campaign.”