CAMARILLO, CA - A large coalition of prominent local Democratic leaders welcomed former President Bill Clinton while encouraging Democratic voters to support Jeff Gorell for Congress in California's 26th District.

"As Democrats, we support both President Clinton and Jeff Gorell," declared Tony Skinner, President of the Ventura County International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.

"Like former President Clinton, Jeff Gorell understands how to bridge partisan differences to move our country forward," said former Oxnard Mayor Dr. Tom Holden. "That's why Jeff Gorell is the best choice for Democrats, Independents and Republicans."

Ventura County Democratic leaders supporting both Clinton and Gorell include:

Bedford & Irene Pinkard
Oxnard Councilmembers (Ret.)

Dr. Tom Holden
Oxnard Mayor (Ret.)

Sandy Smith
Ventura Mayor (Ret.)

Fred Robinson
Santa Paula Mayor (Ret.)

Steve Carlson, Past Secretary
Moorpark Democratic Club

Dick Jacquez
Oxnard Unified School Trustee (Ret.)

Lyle Elliot
Real Estate Professional Andres & Priscilla Herrera
Oxnard Community Leaders

Frances Prince
Thousand Oaks Mayor (Ret.)

Tony Skinner
President, Ventura County IBEW

Cindy Diaz-Telly
Pres. Ventura Coastal Realtors

Bob Taylor, Former Pres.
Camarillo Chamber

John & Maria Elena Ramirez
Oxnard Community Advocates

Tila Santana-Estrada
Oxnard Business Owner

"Jeff Gorell is one of the few candidates in Ventura County with the ability to attract this much cross-over support from Democrats," stated former Thousand Oaks Mayor Frances Prince. "We need this kind of bipartisan leadership in Washington D.C."