In case you missed the following news report:

Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner Dennis Lennox’s campaign for the State House has been endorsed by Rep. Kevin Green, the Republican whip in the House.

Green joins former House Speaker Craig DeRoche and former Michigan Republican Party chairman Saul Anuzis in endorsing Lennox who is running to replace term-limited House Republican Leader Kevin Elsenheimer in the 105th District.

“I am honored to have the support of Representative Green and other Republican leaders,” said Lennox. “I look forward to their advice and guidance as I campaign to be Northern Michigan’s voice in Lansing.”

As Republican whip, Green is the party’s No. 3 member of the House.

Others endorsing Lennox include Republicans for Environmental Protection president Rob Sisson and the Dads of Michigan PAC.

The 105th District spans Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Otsego counties.