Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announced four endorsements by Rhode Island politicians Tuesday, including House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi.

Joining Warwick Democrat Shekarchi in backing the South Bend, Indiana, mayor in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination are state Sen. Ryan Pearson, of Lincoln, state Rep. Justine Caldwell of East Greenwich and Providence City Council President Sabina Matos, who has been a leading Buttigieg supporter since last summer.

"I support Mayor Peter because he is the right man for the job. He has the military experience, stamina, and temperament we so badly need in the White House," Shekarchi said in an email via the Buttigieg campaign. "He is a man who brings people together from all walks of life and all generations. He has a proven record of winning in the Midwest. He is the Democrat that can win the Presidency in November."

Pearson: "We must move past our hyper focus on domestic political battles and work together on the issues of our day. We must take steps to ensure our economy remains resilient for the next generation, that our students have the opportunity to succeed, that our climate remains a top priority and that the United States is once again the leader of the world.... Pete Buttigieg is the leader from a new generation that we need to take our nation in the next decade."

Caldwell: "I just read Mayor Pete’s book, and as a legislator, it spoke to me. I think we need Rhode Island and our country to adopt evidence-based policies — and Mayor Pete writes about that... We need a presidency based on facts, a presidency based on real courage, and a presidency that can bring our country together. I’m proud to endorse Pete Buttigieg because I know he will be that President."