Gov. Mitt Romney has been endorsed by many elected officials that are among the most prominent opponents of illegal immigration.

Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, a recipeient of a grade of "A" from Americans for Better Immigration (ABI,) has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia has endorsed Gov. Romney. Rep. Gingrey has achieved a grade of "A" from ABI.

Rep. Robert Adeholt of Alabama, awarded a grade of "A" from ABI, has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Rep. Howard McKeon of California, a recipient of a grade of "A" from ABI, has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Rep. Jack Kingston of Georgia has endorsed Gov. Romney. Rep. Kingston has achieved a grade of "A" from ABI.

Senator Jim Demint of South Carolina, awarded a grade of "A" from ABI, has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has endorsed Gov. Romney.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California, a recipient of a grade of "A" from ABI, has endorsed Gov. Romney.