Obama Endorses Perry Warren For State Rep

Perry Warren, the Democratic candidate vying to become a Pennsylvania State Representative to District 31, was recently endorsed by President Barack Obama in his election bid, according to Perry's campaign.

Warren, a member of Newtown Borough Council, announced his candidacy in January this year and is hoping to fill the seat left by Democrat Steve Santarsiero, who is vying for a seat in Congress.

"It is truly an honor to have been endorsed by the president of the United States," warren said in a release. "President Obama's endorsement demonstrates the strength of my campaign. The president endorsed me because I want to end gridlock in Harrisburg, support sensible gun safety laws, serve as a champion of education and our children and future generations, and protect the LGBTQ community and others from discrimination."

Obama also endorsed four other Pennsylvania State House candidates.

Warren will be going up against Newtown Township Supervisor Ryan Gallagher for the seat representing the 31st district.

The 31st District includes Lower Makefield Township; Wards 1, 2 and 3 of Morrisville Borough; Newtown Borough; Newtown Township; and Yardley Borough.

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