Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney received key endorsements from former Sens. Judd Gregg, R – N.H., and Mel Martinez, R – Fla., reports The Hill.

Romney’s campaign announced the endorsements Monday morning from the two politicians both in early-voting states.
Gregg served as the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee up until his retirement last year. He currently serves as a columnist for The Hill.

Martinez served as secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department under former President George W. Bush. He is also a former chairman of the Republican Party and gave his endorsement to Sen. John McCain in 2008.