Candidate for mayor of Flint, Darryl Buchanan, has been endorsed by more then a dozen local religious leaders according to Mlive.

Buchanan said that he appreciates the pastors' support as he works to get the votes, and added that religious leaders have played a role throughout history.

Buchanan is challenging Flint Mayor Dayne Walling in the November 8 general election after coming in second place in the seven- way mayoral primary.

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