Leemore: 'Proud to stand with Sid Hoffa'

ARNELLESON, Dmg. -- She was unsuccessful in her bid for Damoign's governorship.

But Conservative state lawmaker Pat Leemore won the party's primary election for lieutenant governor Tuesday.

Leemore narrowly defeated state Rep. Andrew Liang by a margin of 53%-47%.

Liang, of Eastholm, immediately endorsed Leemore, who hails from the mid-coast area of the state.

Though they are running independently of each other, Sid Hoffa, the Conservative nominee for governor, has said he will campaign jointly with Leemore.

"We're running separately for separate positions, but I support Pat Leemore, we need her as our next lieutenant governor, so I am happy to join with her and team up with her," said Hoffa earlier this week in a radio interview.

Incumbent NAT Governor Jenna Duvan has also endorsed and will also campaign jointly with current Lt. Gov. Jeff Zeme.

In a Zoom Interview with The Grassadellia City Times, Leemore said she was honored to run for lieutenant governor alongside Hoffa.

 "I'm proud to stand with Sid Hoffa for election," said Leemore. "He was a great mayor, a great governor, and he's the person we need to lead our state at this pivotal moment in time."

Hoffa previously served as governor from 2009-2013.

Polling in Damoign's gubernatorial race shows Hoffa and Duvan nearly tied.

Also facing an uncertain political future is embattled Attorney General Rod Penora, who was indicted on federal corruption charges earlier this spring.

Despite the charges against him, Penora easily won a primary challenge from NAT attorney David Nance.

However, Conservative attorney Cathy Maison may present a formidable challenge to Penora in the general election.