Steve Archambault, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, today announced that he has won the endorsement of the Westerly Democratic Committee.

Robert Ritacco, Chair of the Westerly Democratic Committee said, "We are backing Steve Archambault because he will bring the energy, vision and new ideas we need to the Attorney General's office.

Westerly becomes the sixth local Democratic Committee to endorse Archambault, joining. Exeter, Foster, Johnston, North Providence and Smithfield.

Steve Archambault said "I am pleased to have won the support of the people who represent the grassroots of our party in these six cities and towns.."

In early April, Archambault won the endorsement of the Association of City and Town Democratic Chairs—winning the endorsement vote with the support of nearly 3-out-of-4 chairs who cast ballots.

Archambault, who serves as a Councilman in Smithfield , would bring a broad legal background to the Attorney General's office. He has served as a police officer, local Prosecutor and defense attorney.

Archambault is leading the fight against rate hikes by Blue Cross and other health insurers and has repeatedly called for new tough scrutiny of administrative costs.

To learn more about Steve Archambault and how he will serve the people of Rhode Island as our next Attorney General, visit www.archambaultforattorneygeneral.com