Oklahoma City – In a major announcement at a Press Conference today, the following organizations announced they were endorsing Jon Echols for Attorney General:
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Oklahoma State Fraternal Order of Police (OKFOP)
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Oklahoma City Professional Firefighters Association, Local 157
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Professional Firefighters of Oklahoma (PFFO)
The endorsements are just the latest sign of growing momentum for the Echols campaign which has been amassing an impressive list of law enforcement, and first responder endorsements, with 18 Sheriffs across the state already endorsing.
“I am running to be the chief law enforcement officer in the State of Oklahoma and having the support of so many amazing first responders is important for this job and is very humbling on a personal level,” Jon Echols said.
Speaking on their endorsement of Echols, FOP President Mark Nelson said, “With all of the leadership he has shown, the Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police is more than proud to announce you a hundred percent as you seek to be the next Attorney General of Oklahoma.”
At the press conference Cameron Weems of the Oklahoma City Professional Firefighters said, “I know that Jon Echols has the Fire Services’ back, and for that reason we’re gonna have his back as well. I’m proud to announce that the Oklahoma City Firefighters and Statewide Firefighters are going to support and endorse Jon Echols for Attorney General.”
Jon Echols is the former Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Holding the title for 8 years he is the longest serving Floor Leader in Oklahoma history. Jon has a proven track record of conservative leadership, and is running for Attorney General to make Oklahoma safer, freer and stronger. To learn more about his campaign, visit jonechols.com