Greg Hilburn

USA TODAY Network

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Louisiana's presidential primary is March 5, but early voting is underway this week. Mayo is also on the March 5 ballot seeking re-election.

“I’m proud to offer my full endorsement to Hillary Clinton because she is uniquely focused on the issues facing underserved cities like Monroe,” Mayo said in a statement. “Hillary has fought to expand health care to families and children for decades and won't stop fighting until we provide quality, affordable health care to all Americans.

"As her leadership on the Flint (Michigan) water crisis has shown, she not only cares about every individual’s worth in every community, but will fight for justice and equality for all.”

Last week New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu also endorsed Clinton.

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