House Republican Conference leader Elise Stefanik has made her first official E-PAC Senate endorsement. In a statement of support, Stefanik threw her support behind Jane Timken

Fox News reports:

“I’m thrilled to endorse Jane Timken because she is a true America First fighter with a proven record of taking it to the establishment and delivering for the Conservative agenda,” Stefanik, R-N.Y., told Fox News. “Jane was a crucial team member in President Trump’s fight to Make America Great Again, and I’m confident she is the strongest candidate to carry that America First torch and defeat Democrats’ Socialist agenda in November.”

Stefanik described Timken as “tough as nails,” and as someone who “will always fight for what she believes in.” Stefanik also called her a “leader with integrity who will represent our Party proudly in Washington.”

“I ask every Ohioan that is ready to take our country back to join me in supporting Jane Timken today!” Stefanik said.

Timken said she is “honored” to have Stefanik’s endorsement, saying she is “leading the charge on key issues important to American families whether it be economy, safer communities, or parents’ rights in education.

Stefanik’s E-PAC, is a PAC to recruit and elect more Republican women to Congress, Timken’s endorsement is the first formal endorsement of a Senate candidate in E-PAC’s history.