Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday formally endorsed Republican Joe O’Dea in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race.
“Joe O’Dea is a no-nonsense small business owner who will fight inflation, defend our borders, protect kids’ education, and will be tough on crime,” Haley said in a statement provided to Colorado Politics. “Coloradans need a strong voice in D.C. who will vote against Biden’s reckless agenda. I’m proud to endorse his run for Senate.”
O’Dea, a construction company owner and first-time candidate, is challenging U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, hoping to deny the Democrat a third full term.
“I’m honored to have Nikki Haley on Joe’s Crew,” O’Dea said in a statement. “This campaign is about fighting for working Americans. Nikki has always been a strong advocate for small businesses, parents, and our country.”
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