July 24, 2018
For Immediate Release
Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) today announced the endorsements of several local elected officials in Milwaukee.
One of several local elected officials in overlapping districts, Alderman Russell Stamper, said, “I support Evan, he’s a hard worker and a good friend.” Alderman Michael Murphy said, “Representative Goyke serves his constituents well. We work well together for our Milwaukee neighborhoods and I support his re-election.”
The list of local elected officials endorsing Representative Goyke includes:
Alderman Russell Stamper
Alderman Bob Bauman
Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Jose Perez
Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton
County Board Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson
County Board Supervisor Felesia Martin
Alderman Michael Murphy
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis
Alderman Cavalier Johnson
In response, Representative Goyke said, “I am proud to have earned the support of such a strong and diverse group of local elected officials. Working closely together, we are able to provide our community with effective representation at each level of government. I look forward to continuing our shared efforts to restore the power and fair funding of local governments in Wisconsin.”
Democratic State Representative Evan Goyke is a resident and homeowner in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood on Milwaukee’s near west side. Prior to his election, Rep. Goyke served as an attorney in the Office of the State Public Defender and as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School. During his time in office, he has led several successful bipartisan legislative efforts, including helping to bring a close to the troubled Lincoln Hills juvenile prison. The primary election is August 14th and the general election is November 6th.
