By Alex Roarty
PoliticsPA Staff Writer
roarty@politicspa.com

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Hoeffel received the endorsement of the National Organization for Women’s Pennsylvania chapter this week, with the group citing his commitment to supporting myriad of important issues for women.

“You have received the endorsement of the Pennsylvania NOW PAC due to your strong support of NOW’s positions on full equality for all women including reproductive rights, economic equality for women, civil rights for all, constitutional equality for women, affirmative action, and the elimination of violence against women,” a letter written to and released by the Hoeffel campaign said.

“Pennsylvania women need a governor with an unambiguous commitment to their rights- equal pay for equal work, better access to healthcare and education for women and their families, and an advocate for reproductive rights.”

Hoeffel, from the voter-rich and socially liberal southeast, has positioned himself as the progressive candidate of choice in the five-mad Democratic gubernatorial race. He faces Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, Auditor General Jack Wagner, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and state Senator Anthony Williams, who hasn’t officially declared but has given every indication he will run.