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U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., Monday endorsed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.

Ellison released a statement saying he's backing Sanders because Sanders has “demonstrated a willingness to push for progressive ideas that will help American families and restore balance" to the nation’s economy.

Ellison, a founder and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said he and Sanders stand together on many issues including a ban on private prisons and an end to subsidies for oil companies.

“Bernie knows that the power ultimately lies with the American people,” Ellison said. “And in a time where voter participation is at an all-time low, Bernie has shown that he has the ability to create a renaissance in civic participation by exciting those who are least likely to vote.”

Ellison is the second member of Congress to endorse Sanders.  Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., endorsed Sanders last week.  Grijalva is the other co-chair of the Progressive Caucus.

Ellison is the first member of Minnesota’s House delegation to back Sanders. Several other Minnesota Democrats, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton, are backing Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president.

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Ellison’s endorsement means the Vermont senator now has support from two members of Congress. Ellison is the first member of Minnesota’s House delegation to back Sanders for president.

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