Adam Hattersley announces trove of endorsements

Adam Hattersley racked up another trove of endorsements in his bid for Florida’s 15th Congressional District.

Announced Thursday, the latest list includes both Tampa Bay area local leaders as well as several state Representatives who currently serve with Hattersley in the Legislature.

Hattersley is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Ross Spano. He faces former television news anchor Alan Cohn in the primary.

“I’m honored to have such widespread support from my friends in the State House and throughout the Tampa Bay Area. I’m running for Congress because we’re in desperate need of public servants who will serve with honor and integrity,” Hattersley said. “As a veteran, small business owner and engineer, I’m ready to lead the way and put country before party. We’re building a grassroots campaign, and together, we’ll replace self-serving career politicians like Ross Spano.”

The list includes:

— Hillsborough County Commissioner Pat Kemp

— Tampa City Councilman Joseph Citro

— State Rep. Ben Diamond

— State Rep. Jennifer Webb

— State Rep. Javier Fernandez

— State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith

— Former 10th Circuit Judge Bob Doyel

— House Democratic Leader Rep. Kionne McGhee

— House Democratic Leader Designate Rep. Evan Jenne

Previous endorsements include:

— State Sen. Janet Cruz 

— State Rep. Diane Hart 

— State Rep. Fentrice Driskell 

— State Rep. Susan Valdes 

— State Rep. Wengay Newton

— Hillsborough County Commissioner Kimberly Overman 

— Hillsborough County Commissioner Mariella Smith 

— Tampa City Council member Guido Maniscalco 

— Tampa City Council Chair Luis Viera

— Former state Rep. Sean Shaw