Jeff Stroehmann

Republican Jeff Stroehmann, running for the congressional seat of the departing John Peterson, is touting a new endorsement Friday from Lycoming County Commissioner Jeff Wheeland.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to send a local candidate to Congress,” said Wheeland.  “I have no doubt that Jeff Stroehmann will represent us well in Washington and work to restore jobs to the region.”

Stroehmann, a former Woodward Township Supervisor, is running in a crowded primary field that includes hotel developer Matt Shaner, financial consultant Derek Walker, and Elk County Coroner Lou Radkowski.

Jeff Stroehmann, one of the Republicans running for Congress in District 5, has picked up the joint endorsement of Potter County’s Republican County Commissioners Doug Morley and Paul Heimel.

“His plan for reinventing rural Pennsylvania is just what we need here in Potter County, particularly when it comes to his economic vision and strategies,” said Commissioner Morley.  “We ask that our fellow Republicans join with us in supporting Jeff.”

“Both Doug and I were impressed by the specifics of Jeff’s plan,” said Commissioner Heimel. “Like Jeff says, we cannot rebuild our communities until we create more jobs. We also greatly value our natural resources and the things that make our county special. Jeff gets it, and we are eager to work with him on his campaign and in Congress.”

Highlighting his pledge to reform the earmarking process, The Club for Growth has endorsed businessman Matt Shaner in the 5th Congressional District race.