Cairo Mayor Endorses Mike Bost for Re-election

The Democratic Mayor of Cairo, Tyrone Coleman, announced Monday that he has endorsed Republican U.S. Representative Mike Bost for re-election. 

A press release from Bost's campaign says Coleman and Bost have worked in a bipartisan manner to address public housing issues in Alexander County.
 
"As mayor of Cairo, I've seen firsthand how much Mike Bost cares about the communities he represents," said Coleman. " Mike is a fighter and a leader, and southern Illinois needs him in Washington, D.C.  I'm proud to support Mike Bost for Congress."
 
Bost said, "I'm thankful to Mayor Coleman for his endorsement, but more importantly for his friendship. I respect the mayor's strong leadership in addressing the challenges facing his city, and I am proud to work with him, as Republican and Democrat, to build a brighter future."