Biden Campaign Press Release - Joe Biden Picks Up Endorsements from South Carolina Mayors Ahead of State's Democratic Party Convention

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Today, eleven current and former South Carolina mayors are endorsing Vice President Joe Biden. The announcement comes as Vice President Biden returns to South Carolina for his second swing through the state.

"I am honored to have the support of so many mayors," said Vice President Biden. "These are folks who know firsthand what it takes to lead and get things done to help working people. I am grateful and proud to have these outstanding mayors on my team."

Today's new endorsements include:

• Former Mayor John Carter, Gray Court
• Mayor William Cave, Kline
• Former Mayor Doug Echols, Rock Hill
• Mayor Francenia Ellis, Furman
• Mayor Charlie Fulton, Lane
• Mayor Donnie Hillard, Santee
• Mayor Darrick Jackson, Timmonsville
• Mayor Henry Jolly, Gaffney
• Mayor Dorothy Riley, Fairfax
• Former Mayor Joe Riley, Charleston
• Mayor Jerald Sanders, Swansea

Over the weekend Biden will attend several events in Columbia, including Rep. Jim Clyburn's 'World Famous Fish Fry' and the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention.