Kamala Harris gets an endorsement from Jim Costa

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Frenso-area Congressmember Jim Costa has formally endorsed Kamala Harris to beryllium President of the United States successful a connection released Monday afternoon.

Costa, who described himself arsenic a longtime protagonist and workfellow of Harris, says she volition beryllium an effectual person and "will basal up for what is right."

Costa's endorsement of the existent Vice President comes days aft he called connected President Biden to "pass the torch to the adjacent generation." In his statement, Costa described the candidacy of Kamala Harris arsenic offering "hope and renewed energy" for the aboriginal of the United States.

The Vice President volition proceed investments successful our nation’s infrastructure, enactment moving families, absorption connected occupation instauration and the wellness attraction needs of all. More importantly, her candidacy offers our federation anticipation and a renewed vigor for America’s future.

Harris' endorsement from Costa follows endorsements from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. She besides has the backing of Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.