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The Republican attorney general race is intensifying as Deputy Attorney General Greg Zoeller (pictured) and Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas scramble for delegate support. U.S. Rep. Mark Souder has endorsed Greg Zoeller for the Republican attorney general nomination. Zoeller also has brought on Whitley County Republican Chairman Jim Banks to run his convention campaign. "In a campaign like this, it’s all about the 2,000 delegates," Banks told Howey Politics Indiana on Monday. Zoeller spent the weekend with Attorney Gen. Steve Carter who stumped in both the north and south. "We will be reaching out to every one of them." Banks said that Zoeller has now been endorsed by the 3rd, 8th and 9th CD chairs. Republican county chairmen spent the weekend through today hurriedly appointing delegates for the June 2 GOP convention. The delegates could determine whether Zoeller or Costas wins the attorney general nomination. Costas announced the support of 19 mayors. "Jon Costas has been a great mayor, and it’s important we have state leaders who know how to address the concerns of the people and understand local government," Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold said in statement. "I know Jon will bring the same energy and efficiency to state government that he’s exhibited as mayor." Other mayors to endorse include: Jim Brainard, Carmel; Andy Cook, Westfield; John Dennis, West Lafayette; Brad DeReamer, Greenfield; John Ditslear, Noblesville; Scott Ferguson, Shelbyville; John Lasley, Lebanon; Craig Luedeman, Seymour; Sharon McShurley, Muncie; Jeff Rea, Mishawaka; Mark Senter, Plymouth; Wayne Seybold, Marion; Dr. Rob Thoman, Southport; Jason Thompson, Monticello; Larry Thompson, Nappanee; Bob Vanlandingham, Wabash; James Walker, Peru; Ernest Wiggins, Warsaw; Joe Wright, Beech Grove. Costas has been endorsed by Gov. Mitch Daniels, Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and Secretary of State Todd Rokita. Several Republican county chairs have complained to HPI about the strong armed campaign tactics used by Gov. Daniels’ re-election campaign on behalf of Costas.
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