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Ending months of speculation that he may enter the fray himself, Assemblyman Joel Anderson (R-77) will 
announce — at a press conference to begin in about 30 minutes — his endorsement of Duncan D. Hunter (left) for the open 52nd Congressional District seat. Hunter will also name Anderson as campaign chairman.
Anderson confirmed the news with me this morning as he was leaving Sacramento to attend the 11 a.m. press conference in La Mesa.
The announcement is a significant coup for Hunter, as Anderson has long been considered by many a potential leading contender for the seat. The 77th Assembly District overlaps much of the 52nd congressional area, including nearly all of the major communities.
Hunter, a Marine Corps captain, recently returned from a stint in Afghanistan, and since then has been campaigning for the seat being vacated by his father, 14-term Congressman Duncan Hunter.
"Captain Hunter is the true conservative candidate in this election," Anderson said, "I am proud to endorse him and honored to serve as part of his campaign effort."
The other GOP candidates in the race are Santee Councilman Brian Jones and County Board of Education President Bob Watkins.