Former U.S. Senate candidate Ken Lewis today endorsed campaign rival Elaine Marshall in her June 22 runoff against fellow Democrat Cal Cunningham.

Lewis, a Raleigh attorney, finished third in the May 6 primary with 17 percent of the vote.

At a press conference in Raleigh, Lewis said he was impressed with Marshall’s conviction and courage. He also praised her ability to organize grass roots support and to appeal to a broad range of voters.

"I believe that to win this fall, Democrats will have to do both," he said. "And Secretary Marshall provides us with a demonstrably stronger opportunity to do just that."

Cunningham, a former state senator, has the backing of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Washington. Marshall is N.C. secretary of state.

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