"John has been an effective voice for traffic congestion relief and funding of transportation projects.  He is a taxpayer advocate fighting wasteful spending, increased taxes and illegal immigration.  He will be a great State Senator," said Assemblyman Duvall.

"I am fortunate to have this level of support from my colleagues.  It is significant.  These are the people who work alongside me day-in and day-out," responded Assemblyman Benoit.  "That they choose to endorse me is high praise, indeed."

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Benoit served 31 years in law enforcement, the last 17 as the Highway Patrol Commander in the Coachella Valley.  He also served on the Desert Sands School Board. Benoit will replace termed out Senator Jim Battin.

Other State elected officials supporting Benoit for Senate include:

Governor George Deukmejian

Senate Republican Caucus Chair George Runner

Senator Roy Ashburn

Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines

Assembly Republican Caucus Chair Bob Huff

Assembly Republican Women's Caucus Chair Sharon Runner

Assemblymember Joel Anderson

Assemblymember Anthony Adams

Assemblymember Sam Blakeslee

Assemblywoman Jean Fuller

Assemblymember Kevin Jeffries

Assemblymember Alan Nakanishi

Assemblymember Roger Niello

Assemblymember Jim Silva

Assemblymember Cameron Smyth