Lizbeth Benacquisto Backed by Maggie's List in CD 19

Maggies List, a PAC looking to elect conservative women to Congress, announced on Wednesday it was backing Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the special election for the congressional seat opened when former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.

"I am honored to receive the endorsement from Maggie's List, Benacquisto said. Electing more conservative women to Congress who believe in a smaller government, individual liberty, and national security is of utmost importance."

Maggies is proud to endorse Lizbeth Benacquisto for Floridas 19th Congressional District, said former Florida Secretary of State Sandra Mortham, the chairwoman of Maggies List. Having worked with Sen. Benacquisto since she was first elected to theFlorida Senate, she has continuously demonstrated her fiscal conservative principles as well as her constant push for less government and more personal responsibility. As a fellow Floridian I am extremely happy to endorse Lizbeth, she will be a superlative addition to the U.S. House of Representatives.