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Nixon endorses Rizzo for state senate

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rep. John Rizzo received the endorsement of Gov. Jay Nixon in his primary for the 11th Senate District on Monday.

Rizzo, D-Kansas City, faces painters union activist Jessica Podhola in the Aug. 2 primary as he looks to move up to the Senate. Nixon praised Rizzo for standing with him on key issues.

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“John Rizzo has the honesty, and integrity necessary to be an outstanding state senator,” he said. “He has stood shoulder to shoulder with me fighting for working families and has demonstrated the leadership to be a strong advocate for the needs of his community and the people of Missouri.”

Nixon also praised Rizzo’s efforts to secure funding for education and for working on other education initiatives.

“John Rizzo has fought to increase funding for public education and has been a strong advocate of improving schools and educational opportunities for children in our state,” Nixon said. “The Missouri Senate needs John Rizzo and that’s why I proudly endorse John Rizzo for the Missouri Senate.”

Rizzo was “happy to have the governor’s endorsement.”

“I am honored to have the support of the Governor. The future of Missouri will depend on how the legislature responds to the need for good-paying jobs, quality healthcare, and great schools for our children,” he said. “As a member of the State Senate, I will continue to focus on our local community here in Jackson County, as well as making sure that our business climate continues to thrive.”

Rizzo is the only candidate in the race on the air to date. He led Podhola in fundraising $118,000 to $32,000 last quarter. The third Democratic candidate in the primary, Anthony Banks, raised $1,600.