Middleton Endorsed By VoteVets

Endorsed for Leadership Abilities and Commitment to Service

Charleston, SC – Today, Clay Middleton, a combat veteran, Bronze Star Medal recipient, and currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving as a Battalion Commander in the South Carolina Army National Guard, was endorsed by VoteVets, the largest national political action committee committed to electing veterans.

Jon Soltz, Chairman of VoteVets PAC said “our veterans, communities and country need leaders like Clay. We know that veterans like Clay have the leadership and knowledge garnered from a wide range of experiences that are sorely needed at every level of government. Because Clay has more than proven his ability to lead, on behalf of VoteVets PAC and our more than 1.5 million supporters, we are honored to endorse you.”

Middleton said, “I am humbled and honored to have VoteVets endorsement and to have them in this foxhole with me. I have always shown up for duty and led with distinction. That’s exactly what I will do as mayor of Charleston. Our residents deserve nothing less and our future demands it.”

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Clay Middleton is a native Charlestonian who has dedicated his life to public service. A graduate of The Citadel, he is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving as a Battalion Commander in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He served as Director of Business Services for the city of Charleston, where he led the Business & Neighborhood Services division. Previously, he served in the Obama administration and longtime aide to Congressman Jim Clyburn.