Mike France Shows Early Momentum with Key Endorsements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2025
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Ledyard, CT – Mike France announced his candidacy for CT-2 on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Since then, Republican leaders from towns across Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District are rallying behind Navy veteran and former State Representative Mike France, giving his campaign for Congress a strong boost early in the race.

In announcing their endorsements, Republican Town Committee (RTC) Chairs pointed to France’s decades of service, his deep ties to Eastern Connecticut, and his record of standing up for taxpayers and common-sense policies.

“These endorsements send a clear message — Republicans across our district are united and ready to win,” France said. “From the shoreline to the Quiet Corner, our communities want a representative who will fight for lower taxes, secure borders, and an economy that works for working families. That’s exactly the kind of leadership I’ll bring to Washington.”

France said the growing support reflects frustration with the direction of the country under Joe Courtney and former President Biden.

“For years, Washington has ignored the struggles of Eastern Connecticut,” France continued. “Families are paying more for everything, yet Joe Courtney keeps voting for higher taxes and bigger government. It’s time for a representative who answers to the people here at home — not party leaders in Washington.”

Tom McNally, Chair of the Montville Republican Town Committee said:

“Mike France has served our country, our community, and our state and because of that, he truly understands Eastern Connecticut. Congressman Courtney just voted to raise our taxes by $2,900, and against enhanced support for immigration enforcement. It’s been almost 40 years since Courtney was first elected to office, and it’s clear he’s out of touch. Eastern Connecticut is ready for a new Congressman, and Mike France is the man for the job.”

Endorsing RTC Chairs include:

Carol Barton – Andover
Bill Falletti – Ashford
Chris Bolduc – Bolton
Jonathan Gilman – Bozrah
Rob Corson – Clinton
Justin Reindeau – Columbia
Kathryn Russell – Deep River
Douglas Harding – Ellington
Bryan Goff – East Haddam
Don MacKenzie – East Lyme
Matt Calvert – Franklin
Jason Guidone – Hebron
Normand Ferron – Killingly
John Mancini – Killingworth
Mike Ninteau – Lebanon
Sharon Pealer – Ledyard
Mary Powell-St. Louis – Lyme
Connor Favre – Madison
Al Fratoni – Mansfield
Tom McNally – Montville
Rob Dempsky – Norwich
Randy Nixon – Old Lyme
Vernon Smith – Salem
Michael Meadows – Sprague
Dave Galotto – Stafford
Mike Haines – Suffield
Jim Barile – Somers
Lisa Burns – Tolland
Matt Silbermann – Union
Tracey Hanson – Voluntown
Harry Ruppenicker – Westbrook
Mike Desaulniers – Windham

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