In one of her first post-gubernatorial endorsements, Republican M. Jodi Rell has endorsed Janet Peckinpaugh in the state House of Representatives race in southeastern Connecticut.
Rell has sent out quotes that some Republicans are using in brochures that are being mailed to households, but she wrote a letter on behalf of Peckinpaugh that has been sent to newspapers around the state.
The letter states:
"I encourage residents of Chester, Deep River, Essex and Haddam to vote for Janet Peckinpaugh for state representative on Feb. 22. Janet will be a strong voice for the people of the Connecticut River Valley.
"Janet Peckinpaugh is best known as a television reporter who has spent many years listening to people and getting to the bottom of a problem or issue. She raised a son as a single mother, and he is now attending college. Janet also owns a small business and understands what is needed to promote economic opportunity.
"The state Legislature faces many challenges. Janet Peckinpaugh will work tirelessly and make the right choices to close our budget deficit and foster growth in our economy. Janet is the type of decent, honest, hardworking person we need at a critical time in Connecticut's history.
Sincerely,
M. Jodi Rell