Forty Democratic leaders and elected officials, many from southern Virginia, endorsed Jon Bowerbank for lieutenant governor today.

"There is no candidate more qualified for lieutenant governor than Jon Bowerbank,'' Del. Clarence E. "Bud" Phillips (D-Dickenson) said. "Jon's business experience and expertise in the energy sector are unparalleled, and that's exactly the experience and expertise that we need in Virginia's government. If we want a Democrat in the lieutenant governor's office come November, we need Jon Bowerbank as our candidate."

Bowerbank, a wealthy businessman from Russell County, faces former Finance Secretary Jody Wagner, political advisor Rich Savage and Pat Edmonson, a member of the Virginia Beach School Board, for the Democratic nomination.

"Today's endorsements confirm the incredible amount of excitement and energy around this campaign,'' Bowerbank said. "As more and more people hear our message of common sense solutions to our economic, energy, and infrastructure challenges, our campaign gains more and more momentum, and we will take this new energy all the way to Richmond."

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R) will face lawyer Patrick Muldoon for the Republican nomination.

By Anita Kumar  |  February 7, 2009; 4:23 PM ET
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