Longwitz receives endorsements from Governor and key leaders in Madison County

Governor Haley Barbour, Former Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Jim Herring, Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge and Madison County State Representative Rita Martinson all supporting Will Longwitz in runoff election.

As the runoff election on Tuesday, November 23rd is just a few days away, Madison County Judge candidate Will Longwitz is pleased to announce that he has received the public support of several key Mississippi leaders.

Will Longwitz has received the support of Mississippi's Governor Haley Barbour as well as the former Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, Jim Herring, of Canton. Will Longwitz also has the support of Madison County Sheriff Toby Trowbridge and Madison County State Representative Rita Martinson.

In addition, today's edition of the Madison County Journal newspaper has encouraged readers to vote for Will Longwitz with the newspaper's endorsement titled "Will Longwitz for County Judge" that states, "Will Longwitz is a man of character who possesses solidly conservative ideals. Among other things, Longwitz understands the growing juvenile crime problem in Madison County and is committed to stopping bad behavior from becoming criminal behavior."

Governor Haley Barbour has given his support to Will Longwitz's campaign with the following statement: "There is an important judicial election in Madison County, and I hope you will vote for Will Longwitz. I know he will be a fair, impartial and effective judge for Madison County. Will worked hard for me after Hurricane Katrina, and I know he will work hard for you."

In a letter to the Madison County Herald newspaper, former Mississippi Republican Party Chairman, Jim Herring, of Canton, writes, "Will has shown me he is not afraid of hard work- an essential trait for any good Judge...Will has shown me that he has the proper temperament to be a good Judge, one that is calm, kind, fair and impartial, yet one that can also be firm and even courageous if necessary."

In January, Longwitz announced his campaign at the home of Andy & Karen Taggart of Madison. He promised to "do everything in his power to help keep Madison County safe and strong, and a great place to raise families."

Longwitz is a former federal prosecutor, a special prosecutor for Madison County, and has his law practice in Madison. He is now in a runoff to be held on Tuesday, November 23rd. Longwitz came in first place in the general election on November 2nd, 2010.

You can learn more about Will Longwitz and his campaign by visiting http://www.will4judge.com/
For more information, contact the campaign at (601) 707-8560

Committee To Elect Will Longwitz raises more than $44,000 in first reporting period

Campaign Finance Reports made public today show Will Longwitz with major fundraising advantage in race for Madison County Court Judge.

Madison, Miss. - With the Campaign Finance Reports made available today showing campaign fundraising activity between January 1st and April 30th, 2010, the Committee to Elect Will Longwitz Madison County Court Judge reported a major and historic level of activity - raising $44,188.35 during that time period.

"We are very encouraged by the broad base of support for the Campaign to Elect Will Longwitz Madison County Judge" said E. David Cox, Director of the Committee. "Will's campaign raised over $44,000, and we are honored to have so much support from people of all walks of life, and from individuals in all areas of Madison County."

"Will's experience and vision for the Madison County Court is being well-received by the people of Madison County," Cox stated. "Clearly, today's fundraising reports are further evidence of the strong support for Will's campaign."

"We are very grateful to everyone who has offered their support for Will's campaign for judge. We will continue to run a campaign that will honor people who have lent their names, donations and time to a campaign that focuses on safe neighborhoods and strong families for the future of Madison County," Cox concluded.