December 21, 2021 3:40 a.m.

Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin has endorsed the candidacy of Alek Skarlatos, who is running for Congress in the 4th Congressional District.

Hanlin said, “Alek Skarlatos is a veteran of Afghanistan and shares my value of protecting our communities and I am proud to endorse him for Congress”. Hanlin said, “Our local police officers, firefighters, and first responders will always be able to count on Alek Skarlatos”.

Skarlatos said, “I am thankful for Sheriff John Hanlin’s support and unlike Democrats, I will never vote to defund our police”. He said, “If elected, I will have law enforcements’ back as they defend our communities”.

Skarlatos is seeking the seat currently held by Congressman Peter DeFazio, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term, next year.