The campaign of Democratic congressional candidate Frank Kratovil has added a pair of Republican officials to its list of supporters.

In a statement issued Thursday, the Kratovil campaign said Kent County Board of Commissioners President Roy Crow and Caroline County Board of Commissioners President Jack Cole -- both Republicans -- are endorsing Kratovil over his GOP opponent, state Sen. Andy Harris.

Kratovil, a Queen Anne's County State's Attorney, has sought to portray himself as a fiscally-conservative moderate over the course of his campaign. On Thursday, his campaign said the two endorsements added credibility to his claim that he represents "Eastern Shore values."

"Jack and Roy are both respected public servants and Eastern Shore leaders, and I'm honored to have their support in this race," Kratovil said in a statement.

"This race isn't about party labels. It is about bringing change to Washington so we can finally start addressing the challenges we face. Fixing our energy policy, cutting wasteful spending, cracking down on illegal immigration, and protecting the Bay will require leaders who can work across party lines to get real results."

Crow said he was throwing his support behind Kratovil because of his track record of public service in the region, while Cole said he supported Kratovil's position on environmental conservation.

The Harris campaign said it would likely have a response later Thursday.