Todd GardenhireThe Tennessee Right to Life’s political action committee has endorsed 75 candidates in state legislative contests on the Aug. 2 primary ballot, according to the group’s website.
Among them is Republican Todd Gardenhire, who is running in the open 10th Senate District race in Hamilton and Bradley counties. He faces fellow Republican Greg Vital in the Aug. 2 GOP primary.
Other area endorsements include Rep. Richard Floyd, R-Chattanooga, who faces Basil Marceaux, of Soddy-Daisy, in the GOP primary. Tennessee Right to Life also endorsed House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga, and Rep. Vince Dean, R-East Ridge, who have no primary opponents.
The Tennessee Right to Life PAC also is backing Rep. Jim Cobb, R-Spring City, in his GOP primary race with Dayton insurance agency owner Ron Travis as well as Rep. Kevin Brooks, R-Cleveland, in his primary contest with Jack Epperson, pastor of Fairview Worship Center.
The group gave a nod as well to Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, who faces opposition from David Kimbro.