Politics & Government

Romney Tweets Support for Comstock's Congressional Bid

McLean Republican announced her candidacy this week.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, tweeted his support for state Del. Barbara Comstock's congressional bid following her announcement this week.

"Congrats to my friend @BarbaraComstock on her big announcement today! Hope you’ll support her campaign: http://bit.ly/KB0VE8," he posted on Twitter.

The link takes you to a page where you can donate to Comstock's campaign.

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Comstock served as a co-chairwoman of the Romney campaign in Virginia. She also seconded Romney's nomination at the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Republican state Sen. Richard Black announced in December he was forming an exploratory committee for Wolf's seat.

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