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Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore.

By - Aug 2nd, 2016 02:00 pm
Darrol Gibson and Gwen Moore. Photo courtesy of Gibson campaign.

Darrol Gibson and Gwen Moore. Photo courtesy of Gibson campaign.

MILWAUKEE, WI  Today, Darrol Gibson, candidate for the vacant 11th Assembly District seat, announced an extraordinary wave of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s Partisan Primary. Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore. “Darrol served as an intern in my congressional office and I knew then that Darrol had the skills, passion, and sincerity for public service. As a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am so proud to support his election” said Moore.

The following other key elected officials and organizations have expressed support for Darrol over his opponent:

Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore
Democratic State Rep. David Bowen
Democratic State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Democratic State Rep. LaTonya Johnson
Democratic State Rep. Evan Goyke
Democratic State Rep. Mandela Barnes
Democratic State Rep. Fred Kessler
Democratic State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Democratic State Senator Chris Larson
Former Democratic State Rep. Sandy Pasch
Democratic City Alderman Chevy Johnson
Democratic City Alderwowman Chantia Lewis
Democratic Mayor of Glendale Bryan Kennedy
Democratic County Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Wisconsin Jobs Now!
AFSCME (Local Council 32)
American Federation of Teachers (Local 212)
Wisconsin Working Families Party (WFP)
SEIU Wisconsin State Council
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters
Citizen Action Wisconsin
Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Grassroots Northshore

“I’m so proud to have earned support from such an incredible array of elected officials and organizations whose members are champions of progress on public education, economic development, labor, healthcare, the environment, and so many other critical issues” said Gibson. “Real democrats earn real democratic endorsements, and I’m looking forward to fighting alongside these leaders and organizations once elected.”

As a resident of the Silver Spring neighborhood, Darrol has called the 11th Assembly District, which includes the City of Milwaukee’s north side and parts of the City of Glendale, home for over 20 years. Darrol is a political organizer who has helped to put hard working Democrats in office at every level of government. He is a lifelong Democrat, a leader in Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, and a dedicated servant to his community.

Darrol Gibson, candidate for the vacant 11th Assembly District seat

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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