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Mara Leads in Non-Media Endorsements
D.C. Council at-large candidate Patrick Mara, a Republican, leads his competitors in attracting high-profile endorsements for the upcoming April 23 special election.
The D.C. Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) threw their support behind Mara on April 9. The FOP represents 3,600 law enforcement employees who work for the District's Metropolitan Police Department.
Mara said he's thrilled to have earned the coveted endorsement.
"Police officers, detectives and sergeants go to work every day to protect and serve residents of the District," said Mara, 38. "... It's also dangerous and often goes unnoticed."
Mara also got a nod from the D.C. chapter of the Sierra Club, the D.C. Realtors Association and the powerful D.C. Chamber of Commerce.
Endorsements are highly sought in District politics because they often lead to money and organizational support for candidates.
Interim D.C. Council member Anita Bonds, 67, has also received a number of invaluable endorsements. She's the choice of two former mayors - D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) and Sharon Pratt - along with mayoral hopeful D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4).
On the D.C. Council, she's gained the backing of...