Maine Democratic National Committeewoman Jennifer DeChant announced her support for Sen. Barack Obama for President today.

Obama currently has 2,088 of the 2,118 delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination over Sen. Hillary Clinton, according to CNN. DeChant’s endorsement brings him one step closer.

Today Montana and South Dakota are voting, rounding out the primary contests. There are 31 delegates at stake.

Her statement:

"As evidenced by the energy Maine Democrats showed in support of Senator arack Obama at the state convention, I am pleased to add my voice as upport to his candidacy.

"I remain a long-time admirer of Senator Hilary Clinton because of her enacity, what she has done for the future of women in politics and the say she has respectfully engaged the core of our Democratic Party. This campaign has been better for her participation and the Democratic Party s stronger because of it.

"Now is the time to unify the party around Senator Obama and focus attention on November and on why America can ill-afford another four years of a George Bush-like administration."