Former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Democrat Matt Morgan in Michigan's 1st Congressional District race.

On Wednesday, Morgan's campaign announced Biden's support, who in a statement said Morgan is "exactly the kind of person we need in Congress today."

"He's a leader who believes in service," Biden said in the statement. "We need voices in Washington who will set a better tone for all of us, and Matt is part of a new generation of leaders ready to make that happen."

Biden has endorsed several other Michigan Democrats throughout the campaign cycle, including 8th Congressional candidate Elissa Slotkin, 11th Congressional candidate Haley Stevens, gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer and attorney general candidate Dana Nessel.

Morgan, a retired Marine and Iraq War veteran, is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, in the general election. Bergman was first elected in 2016.

"Vice President Biden has always been a straight shooter. He stands up for the values and interests of hard-working families," Morgan said in a statement. "I am humbled and honored by his endorsement."