2020 House Endorsements
Rosemary Becchi
R-New Jersey 11
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Rosemary Becchi will bring her firsthand public and private sector experience as an economic and financial expert to Congress. Becchi currently works as a Strategy Advisor and Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, specializing in tax and financial matters. She began her career as an IRS attorney, then worked on the majority staff at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as tax counsel, where she co-authored the 429-college savings plan legislation. Rosemary Becchi then transitioned to the private sector and became Vice President of Federal Government Relations at Citigroup and Fidelity Investments.
In addition to her involvement as chair of The Tax Coalition, a group promoting the professional development of women in tax policy, and Running Start, an organization to encourage women to run for public office, Rosemary Becchi started “Jersey First,” a non-profit to educate and advocate for policy solutions to lower taxes, reduce government spending and help put New Jersey’s economy back on track. Rosemary Becchi understands fixing deficits, controlling spending, not raising taxes and “getting government out of your wallet” will improve the lives of families and promote business prosperity.
R-New Jersey 11
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Rosemary Becchi will bring her firsthand public and private sector experience as an economic and financial expert to Congress. Becchi currently works as a Strategy Advisor and Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, specializing in tax and financial matters. She began her career as an IRS attorney, then worked on the majority staff at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as tax counsel, where she co-authored the 429-college savings plan legislation. Rosemary Becchi then transitioned to the private sector and became Vice President of Federal Government Relations at Citigroup and Fidelity Investments.
In addition to her involvement as chair of The Tax Coalition, a group promoting the professional development of women in tax policy, and Running Start, an organization to encourage women to run for public office, Rosemary Becchi started “Jersey First,” a non-profit to educate and advocate for policy solutions to lower taxes, reduce government spending and help put New Jersey’s economy back on track. Rosemary Becchi understands fixing deficits, controlling spending, not raising taxes and “getting government out of your wallet” will improve the lives of families and promote business prosperity.
Jim Bognet
R-Pennsylvania 8
https://bognetforcongress.com/
Jim Bognet is challenging four-term Rep. Matt Cartwright (D) in a race that will become more and more competitive as Election Day approaches. Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District occupies the far northeastern corner of the Keystone State, anchored in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. This is the congressional district where Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was born and spent his early childhood years. Nationally, this a targeted Republican seat and is one of 13 congressional districts that President Trump carried in 2016 by six percentage points or more.
Jim Bognet is the founder, owner and managing director of JRB Strategies, a small business focused on helping clients with their communications and management challenges. After his graduation from Penn State and law degree and MBA from UCLA, Bognet worked for Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and on the campaign of Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA). He also was a policy director and economic advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and worked to attract businesses and create jobs by advocating for conservative and small business friendly public policy. In 2018, he served as the CEO of the Martha McSally U.S. Senate campaign.
Bognet is running for Congress to help create jobs and end burdensome regulations that dampen job growth, combat the opioid crisis and stop illegal immigration. He believes in protecting pre-existing conditions, increased transparency in pricing to keep health care costs down and safe-guarding senior health benefits.
R-Pennsylvania 8
https://bognetforcongress.com/
Jim Bognet is challenging four-term Rep. Matt Cartwright (D) in a race that will become more and more competitive as Election Day approaches. Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District occupies the far northeastern corner of the Keystone State, anchored in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. This is the congressional district where Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was born and spent his early childhood years. Nationally, this a targeted Republican seat and is one of 13 congressional districts that President Trump carried in 2016 by six percentage points or more.
Jim Bognet is the founder, owner and managing director of JRB Strategies, a small business focused on helping clients with their communications and management challenges. After his graduation from Penn State and law degree and MBA from UCLA, Bognet worked for Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and on the campaign of Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA). He also was a policy director and economic advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and worked to attract businesses and create jobs by advocating for conservative and small business friendly public policy. In 2018, he served as the CEO of the Martha McSally U.S. Senate campaign.
Bognet is running for Congress to help create jobs and end burdensome regulations that dampen job growth, combat the opioid crisis and stop illegal immigration. He believes in protecting pre-existing conditions, increased transparency in pricing to keep health care costs down and safe-guarding senior health benefits.
David Carlucci
D-New York 17
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Update - Defeated in Primary
David Carlucci sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York 17, but was defeated in a four-way battle for this open seat contest to succeed 16-term Rep. Nita Lowey in the June 23rd primary.
A graduate of Cornell University, Carlucci worked as a congressional staffer for Rep. Eliot Engel and later as a financial planner for American Express.
He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2010 at the age of 29, representing District 38 - one of the youngest New York state Senators ever elected. Carlucci states he passed the most legislation signed into law in 2019, and has over 150 bills signed into law since taking office. He was a member of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC), a semi-autonomous group of five Democratic Senators who voted to keep Republican leadership and work across the aisle. Carlucci is Co-Chair of the New York Overdose and Addiction Task Force, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disability and member of the Senate Committees of Insurance, Health and Transportation.
Sen. Carlucci received a pro-jobs score of 79% from the Business Council of New York in 2017-2018.
D-New York 17
davidcarlucci.com/
Update - Defeated in Primary
David Carlucci sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York 17, but was defeated in a four-way battle for this open seat contest to succeed 16-term Rep. Nita Lowey in the June 23rd primary.
A graduate of Cornell University, Carlucci worked as a congressional staffer for Rep. Eliot Engel and later as a financial planner for American Express.
He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2010 at the age of 29, representing District 38 - one of the youngest New York state Senators ever elected. Carlucci states he passed the most legislation signed into law in 2019, and has over 150 bills signed into law since taking office. He was a member of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC), a semi-autonomous group of five Democratic Senators who voted to keep Republican leadership and work across the aisle. Carlucci is Co-Chair of the New York Overdose and Addiction Task Force, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disability and member of the Senate Committees of Insurance, Health and Transportation.
Sen. Carlucci received a pro-jobs score of 79% from the Business Council of New York in 2017-2018.
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
D-New York 14
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Update - Defeated in Primary
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera challenged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the New York 14 Democratic primary but unfortunately lost her hard fought contest with Ocasio-Cortez to be the Democratic nominee on June 23rd.
Caruso-Cabrera is a descendent of Cuban immigrants. She graduated from Wellesley College and became a producer at Univision News, covering issues for Latin American immigrants. She then spent four years as a general assignment reporter covering crime and hurricanes on WTSP-TV in St. Petersburg, FL. For the next 20 years she was lead reporter and anchor at CNBC and Chief International Correspondent. Caruso-Cabrera was named one of the "100 Most Influential Hispanics" by Hispanic Business magazine and Broadcaster of the Year from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
She is author of the 2010 book, You Know I'm Right: More Prosperity, Less Government, which discusses the topics of fiscal conservatism, less government and personal accountability. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is a vocal critic of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's opposition to Amazon's proposed headquarters location to Long Island City, Queens, "driving away 25,000 jobs, ....$27 billion in tax revenue."
D-New York 14
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Update - Defeated in Primary
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera challenged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the New York 14 Democratic primary but unfortunately lost her hard fought contest with Ocasio-Cortez to be the Democratic nominee on June 23rd.
Caruso-Cabrera is a descendent of Cuban immigrants. She graduated from Wellesley College and became a producer at Univision News, covering issues for Latin American immigrants. She then spent four years as a general assignment reporter covering crime and hurricanes on WTSP-TV in St. Petersburg, FL. For the next 20 years she was lead reporter and anchor at CNBC and Chief International Correspondent. Caruso-Cabrera was named one of the "100 Most Influential Hispanics" by Hispanic Business magazine and Broadcaster of the Year from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
She is author of the 2010 book, You Know I'm Right: More Prosperity, Less Government, which discusses the topics of fiscal conservatism, less government and personal accountability. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is a vocal critic of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's opposition to Amazon's proposed headquarters location to Long Island City, Queens, "driving away 25,000 jobs, ....$27 billion in tax revenue."
Rep. Lou Correa
D-California 46
https://www.loucorrea.com/
Rep. Lou Correa was elected to Congress in 2016. Prior to that, he served three term as a California Assembly member, elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and was elected to the California State Senate for two terms.
Rep. Correa is a member of the Homeland Security Committee, and chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security. He is also a member of the House Judiciary Committee.
He grew up in Orange County and became a banker, attorney and licensed real estate broker there. He credits his time in the private sector in preparing him to compromise and find real solutions to everyday problems.
Rep. Correa believes in working across the aisle in Congress and his legislative efforts center around helping the middle class by investing in education, healthcare and needed infrastructure. Protecting taxpayers by fighting waste, fraud and abuse is also a high priority.
D-California 46
https://www.loucorrea.com/
Rep. Lou Correa was elected to Congress in 2016. Prior to that, he served three term as a California Assembly member, elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and was elected to the California State Senate for two terms.
Rep. Correa is a member of the Homeland Security Committee, and chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security. He is also a member of the House Judiciary Committee.
He grew up in Orange County and became a banker, attorney and licensed real estate broker there. He credits his time in the private sector in preparing him to compromise and find real solutions to everyday problems.
Rep. Correa believes in working across the aisle in Congress and his legislative efforts center around helping the middle class by investing in education, healthcare and needed infrastructure. Protecting taxpayers by fighting waste, fraud and abuse is also a high priority.
Rep. Jim Costa
D-California 16
www.jimcosta.com
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and after previously serving in the California State Legislature for 24 years. A 3rd generation family farmer, Rep, Costa has lived in the Fresno area his entire life. The American Farm bureau named him “Friend of the Farm bureau: and he received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
A member of the Democrat Party's centrist Blue Dog Coalition, Costa believes in working on common sense solutions to solve problems and has championed comprehensive immigration reform, protecting the water supply, affordable healthcare and infrastructure improvements throughout his years in Congress.
D-California 16
www.jimcosta.com
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and after previously serving in the California State Legislature for 24 years. A 3rd generation family farmer, Rep, Costa has lived in the Fresno area his entire life. The American Farm bureau named him “Friend of the Farm bureau: and he received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
A member of the Democrat Party's centrist Blue Dog Coalition, Costa believes in working on common sense solutions to solve problems and has championed comprehensive immigration reform, protecting the water supply, affordable healthcare and infrastructure improvements throughout his years in Congress.
John Cowan
R-Georgia 14
https://cowanforcongress.com/
Dr. John Cowan is a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and small businessman who believes in healthy communities and effective government for the 14th District. He is the founder of Cortex Toys, based in Georgia. He recently lost a hard fought GOP runoff election to Margorie Taylor Greene on August 11.
Cowan wants to bring his experience and expertise to Congress to improve healthcare delivery and lower costs. He supports lower taxes and getting rid of burdensome regulations on business. He supports President Trump, calls for an end to illegal immigration and supports strong borders.
R-Georgia 14
https://cowanforcongress.com/
Dr. John Cowan is a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur and small businessman who believes in healthy communities and effective government for the 14th District. He is the founder of Cortex Toys, based in Georgia. He recently lost a hard fought GOP runoff election to Margorie Taylor Greene on August 11.
Cowan wants to bring his experience and expertise to Congress to improve healthcare delivery and lower costs. He supports lower taxes and getting rid of burdensome regulations on business. He supports President Trump, calls for an end to illegal immigration and supports strong borders.
Rep. Henry Cuellar
D-Texas 28
https://www.henrycuellar.com
Eight-term Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) represents a safe Democratic seat, however, has drawn opposition in the March 3 congressional primary from the anti-business faction of his party.
Congressman Cuellar is the only Texas Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and serves on the Subcommittees of Defense and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Before his election to Congress, Cuellar served as a Texas State Representative and as Texas Secretary of State, and has been an educator, lawyer and small business owner.
Rep. Henry Cuellar is consistently one of the best Democratic business votes in the House of Representatives, and has the best business scorecard average of any Texas Democrat in the past two congressional sessions. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and an important bipartisan voice in Congress.
D-Texas 28
https://www.henrycuellar.com
Eight-term Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) represents a safe Democratic seat, however, has drawn opposition in the March 3 congressional primary from the anti-business faction of his party.
Congressman Cuellar is the only Texas Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and serves on the Subcommittees of Defense and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Before his election to Congress, Cuellar served as a Texas State Representative and as Texas Secretary of State, and has been an educator, lawyer and small business owner.
Rep. Henry Cuellar is consistently one of the best Democratic business votes in the House of Representatives, and has the best business scorecard average of any Texas Democrat in the past two congressional sessions. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and an important bipartisan voice in Congress.
Randy Feenstra
R-Iowa 4
www.feenstraforcongress.com
Randy Feenstra was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2008 and currently in his third term. He serves in the leadership positions of Assistant Majority Leader and chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra was instrumental in the 2018 state income tax cut, as well as reducing property taxes, advocating for agriculture and rural Iowa and proponent for Iowa businesses. He maintains a 100% legislative scorecard rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (2006) and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2017, 2018).
Previously, Randy Feenstra worked for Foreign Candy Company as a sales manager for seven years, then spent the next seven years as the Hull City Administrator until he was elected Sioux county Treasurer in 2006. He is also an EMT, treasurer of the local Kiwanis Club and a full-time business professor at Dordt College.
R-Iowa 4
www.feenstraforcongress.com
Randy Feenstra was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2008 and currently in his third term. He serves in the leadership positions of Assistant Majority Leader and chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra was instrumental in the 2018 state income tax cut, as well as reducing property taxes, advocating for agriculture and rural Iowa and proponent for Iowa businesses. He maintains a 100% legislative scorecard rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (2006) and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2017, 2018).
Previously, Randy Feenstra worked for Foreign Candy Company as a sales manager for seven years, then spent the next seven years as the Hull City Administrator until he was elected Sioux county Treasurer in 2006. He is also an EMT, treasurer of the local Kiwanis Club and a full-time business professor at Dordt College.
Mike Garcia
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American citizen, decorated U.S. Navy Officer and successful businessman.
After his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, he flew over 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and became one of the first super hornet strike fighter pilots in the Navy. Following his military service, he joined the aerospace firm, Raytheon. Mike Garcia is also interested in real estate investment and buys and refurbishes unfinished houses, providing quality rental property to lower income families.
Mike Garcia believes in lowering the tax burden on small business which limits jobs and economic opportunity. He is running for Congress to bring his successful track record of service and business experience to Congress.
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American citizen, decorated U.S. Navy Officer and successful businessman.
After his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, he flew over 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and became one of the first super hornet strike fighter pilots in the Navy. Following his military service, he joined the aerospace firm, Raytheon. Mike Garcia is also interested in real estate investment and buys and refurbishes unfinished houses, providing quality rental property to lower income families.
Mike Garcia believes in lowering the tax burden on small business which limits jobs and economic opportunity. He is running for Congress to bring his successful track record of service and business experience to Congress.
Rep. French Hill
R-Arkansas 2
https://www.electfrench.com
Three-term Rep. French Hill is facing a strong challenge from veteran state legislator Joyce Elliot (D) in November.
Before his election to the House in 2014, Rep. Hill was involved in the Arkansas business community for over twenty years as a community banker and investment professional. He was founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Trust and Bank Corp., and prior to that, an executive with Regis Bank of Little Rock.
Currently Rep. Hill serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and is ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Monetary Policy and International Institutions. He also serves on the CARES Act Oversight Commission and is Vice Chairman of the Historically Black College and University Caucus as well as leads the House Entrepreneurship Caucus.
Rep. Hill is "committed to seeking solutions that lead to job creation and rising income and wages for hard-working Arkansans and Americans." As a business person and entrepreneur, he wants to be a voice for faster economic growth and a champion of skilled and vocational job creation and the expansion of job training and career opportunities. Rep. Hill is a proven supporter of tax reform to spur economic growth.
R-Arkansas 2
https://www.electfrench.com
Three-term Rep. French Hill is facing a strong challenge from veteran state legislator Joyce Elliot (D) in November.
Before his election to the House in 2014, Rep. Hill was involved in the Arkansas business community for over twenty years as a community banker and investment professional. He was founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Delta Trust and Bank Corp., and prior to that, an executive with Regis Bank of Little Rock.
Currently Rep. Hill serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and is ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Monetary Policy and International Institutions. He also serves on the CARES Act Oversight Commission and is Vice Chairman of the Historically Black College and University Caucus as well as leads the House Entrepreneurship Caucus.
Rep. Hill is "committed to seeking solutions that lead to job creation and rising income and wages for hard-working Arkansans and Americans." As a business person and entrepreneur, he wants to be a voice for faster economic growth and a champion of skilled and vocational job creation and the expansion of job training and career opportunities. Rep. Hill is a proven supporter of tax reform to spur economic growth.
Ashley Hinson
R-Iowa 1
www.ashleyhinson.com
Ashley Hinson is in a highly competitive Iowa U.S. House race and faces first-term Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D) in November.
A native of Des Moines, IA, she started her career as a reporter for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, reporting on healthcare, floods and other East Iowa community issues. Hinson was elected to the Iowas House of Representatives in 2016, serving on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees, and Chair of the Transportation Committee. Hinson received a 100% from the Association of Iowa Business and Industry in 2019, as well 100% from the Iowa National Federation of Independent Business (2017-2018).
“I’m ready to tackle the issues that really matter to Iowa families — reforming our broken healthcare system, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, securing our border and putting money back in the pockets of hard-working Iowans. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are all invited to join my team. Together, we can send Iowa common sense to Washington.”
R-Iowa 1
www.ashleyhinson.com
Ashley Hinson is in a highly competitive Iowa U.S. House race and faces first-term Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D) in November.
A native of Des Moines, IA, she started her career as a reporter for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, reporting on healthcare, floods and other East Iowa community issues. Hinson was elected to the Iowas House of Representatives in 2016, serving on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees, and Chair of the Transportation Committee. Hinson received a 100% from the Association of Iowa Business and Industry in 2019, as well 100% from the Iowa National Federation of Independent Business (2017-2018).
“I’m ready to tackle the issues that really matter to Iowa families — reforming our broken healthcare system, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, securing our border and putting money back in the pockets of hard-working Iowans. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are all invited to join my team. Together, we can send Iowa common sense to Washington.”
Wesley Hunt
R-Texas 7
www.wesleyfortexas.com
Born and raised in a Houston military family, Wesley Hunt graduated from West Point and spend eight years as an Aviation Branch Officer and Apache helicopter pilot. His military service included a combat mission to Iraq and two deployments to Saudi Arabia where he served as a diplomatic officer. Hunt currently works for Perry Homes and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Harris County Center for Mental Health, and mentors community youth at the Big Brothers Big Sisters in Austin.
Hunt’s campaign focus is to bring people together to fix infrastructure, protect energy jobs, reduce health care costs and make sure every child receives a quality education.
R-Texas 7
www.wesleyfortexas.com
Born and raised in a Houston military family, Wesley Hunt graduated from West Point and spend eight years as an Aviation Branch Officer and Apache helicopter pilot. His military service included a combat mission to Iraq and two deployments to Saudi Arabia where he served as a diplomatic officer. Hunt currently works for Perry Homes and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Harris County Center for Mental Health, and mentors community youth at the Big Brothers Big Sisters in Austin.
Hunt’s campaign focus is to bring people together to fix infrastructure, protect energy jobs, reduce health care costs and make sure every child receives a quality education.
Darrell Issa
R-California 50
https://www.darrellissa.com
Darrell Issa represented California’s 49th Congressional District and was elected in 2000, leaving office in 2018. He is the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and served as the “top government watchdog in Congress.” President Trump nominated him to be the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
While in the military, Issa attained the rank of Captain in the Army and served as a bomb disposal technician, tank platoon commander and computer R&D specialist. Issa has an extensive business background as a technology industry leader and CEO – founded Directed Electronics, a manufacturer of car security and convenience products, served as Chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association, the Board of Governors of the Electronics Industry Association and Director of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Greater San Diego County Chamber of Commerce.
R-California 50
https://www.darrellissa.com
Darrell Issa represented California’s 49th Congressional District and was elected in 2000, leaving office in 2018. He is the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and served as the “top government watchdog in Congress.” President Trump nominated him to be the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
While in the military, Issa attained the rank of Captain in the Army and served as a bomb disposal technician, tank platoon commander and computer R&D specialist. Issa has an extensive business background as a technology industry leader and CEO – founded Directed Electronics, a manufacturer of car security and convenience products, served as Chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association, the Board of Governors of the Electronics Industry Association and Director of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Greater San Diego County Chamber of Commerce.
Tom Kean
R-New Jersey 7
https://tomkean.com/
Tom Kean, Jr. is currently a New Jersey State Senator and serves as Senate Republican Leader. He was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2001, then joined the New Jersey State Senate in 2003. He serves on the Senate Higher Education, Commerce and Legislative Oversight Committees and is the Senate appointee to the New Jersey Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Israel Commission and the New Jersey Amistad Commission. As Senate Republican Leader, he spearheaded the “Common-Sense Plan for a More Affordable New Jersey” jobs creation effort.
Tom Kean comes for a long legacy of public service. He is the grandson of former U.S. Rep. Robert Kean and son of former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean. He is running for Congress to make long-term investments in our country’s health including strong borders, clean energy, and innovative economic policies.
The 7th District sits in northern New Jersey encased between Pennsylvania and Newark. The seat has traditionally been Republican, residing in GOP hands from 1981 through this last election when Democrat Tom Malinowski unseated veteran Rep. Leonard Lance (R). Early polling places Tom Kean on a virtually even footing with the incumbent, and if the electorate returns to normal voting patterns, then the chances of unseating Rep. Malinowski are very favorable.
R-New Jersey 7
https://tomkean.com/
Tom Kean, Jr. is currently a New Jersey State Senator and serves as Senate Republican Leader. He was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2001, then joined the New Jersey State Senate in 2003. He serves on the Senate Higher Education, Commerce and Legislative Oversight Committees and is the Senate appointee to the New Jersey Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Israel Commission and the New Jersey Amistad Commission. As Senate Republican Leader, he spearheaded the “Common-Sense Plan for a More Affordable New Jersey” jobs creation effort.
Tom Kean comes for a long legacy of public service. He is the grandson of former U.S. Rep. Robert Kean and son of former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean. He is running for Congress to make long-term investments in our country’s health including strong borders, clean energy, and innovative economic policies.
The 7th District sits in northern New Jersey encased between Pennsylvania and Newark. The seat has traditionally been Republican, residing in GOP hands from 1981 through this last election when Democrat Tom Malinowski unseated veteran Rep. Leonard Lance (R). Early polling places Tom Kean on a virtually even footing with the incumbent, and if the electorate returns to normal voting patterns, then the chances of unseating Rep. Malinowski are very favorable.
Fred Keller
R-Pennsylvania 12
Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Pennsylvania State Representative Fred Keller is serving in his fifth consecutive term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Keller has a 25-year career at Conestoga Wood Specialties, serving as Plant Operations Manager and managed over 230 employees and a $50 million annual budget and has his own successful small business managing properties and general contractor.
Keller opposes tax increases and believes government should be open and accountable and has a strong work ethic – prior to running for Congress he indicates he never missed a session day in Harrisburg.
Fred Keller is a strong supporter of agriculture and backs efforts to renegotiate trade deals which allow farmers to be more competitive in the global marketplace, supports reforming the tax code, make the middle-class tax cuts permanent, invest in workplace development programs and supports regulatory reform efforts. Keller supports the protection of pre-existing conditions and making infrastructure investment a priority.
R-Pennsylvania 12
Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Pennsylvania State Representative Fred Keller is serving in his fifth consecutive term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Keller has a 25-year career at Conestoga Wood Specialties, serving as Plant Operations Manager and managed over 230 employees and a $50 million annual budget and has his own successful small business managing properties and general contractor.
Keller opposes tax increases and believes government should be open and accountable and has a strong work ethic – prior to running for Congress he indicates he never missed a session day in Harrisburg.
Fred Keller is a strong supporter of agriculture and backs efforts to renegotiate trade deals which allow farmers to be more competitive in the global marketplace, supports reforming the tax code, make the middle-class tax cuts permanent, invest in workplace development programs and supports regulatory reform efforts. Keller supports the protection of pre-existing conditions and making infrastructure investment a priority.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
R-Iowa 2
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks is currently serving in the Iowa State Senate, and was elected in 2018. An ophthalmologist, Dr. Miller-Meeks lives and operates her medical practice in Ottumwa, a city of 25,000 people in the heart of the 2nd District. She is a veteran, enlisting in the Army at 18 and went from Private to Lieutenant Colonel during her 24 year military career.
Miller-Meeks stresses government accountability and wants to be a government watchdog to ensure taxpayer money is being spent effectively and as intended. As a doctor, she understands from the provider and patient standpoint and knows healthcare need to be affordable and provide choice for the patient. She supports strong borders and support free trade to grow jobs and the economy and asserts that renegotiated trade agreements need to be fair and allow for global competition for US workers.
She faces former state Senator Rita Hart (D) in one of the few open Democratic seats that is competitive in the general election.
Jim Oberweis
R-Illinois 14
https://jim2020.com/
Jim Oberweis is a successful entrepreneur and common sense conservative. Currently he serves in the Ilinois State Senate, elected in 2012.
Oberweis joined the workforce as a math and science teacher in Aurora, Illinois, then began a career in the financial services industry, leading to the creation of Oberweis Asset Management, which manages approximately $3 billion in growth stock assets. He is Chairman of Oberweis Dairy which has grown to 43 ice cream stores and restaurants with more than 1,200 employees. Oberweis established the Oberweis Foundation as a charitable trust to help children and adults in difficult economic circumstances.
Jim Oberweis supports free market policies, strong border security, common sense budgeting and spending restraint. He proposes spending reductions through eliminating waste and redundancy, and in health care, protect those with pre-existing conditions, increase portability of health insurance plans and calls for more transparency and competition among health providers.
Rep. Scott Perry
R-Pennsylvania 10
https://patriotsforperry.com/
Rep. Scott Perry was elected in 2012 and now serving in his forth term in the U.S. House. He is a member of the Foreign Affairs and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Previously he served three terms as a Pennsylvania State Representative where his top priority was protecting taxpayers' interests - a focus that has remained unchanged.
Rep. Perry started working at a young age picking fruit and had various jobs as a mechanic, dock worker, draftsman and licensed insurance agent. He and his mother started Hydrotech Mechanical Services, Inc. in their garage which grew in to a business providing construction and maintenance services to municipal and investor-owned utilities along the East Coast. Perry is also a veteran and began his military service at 18 and in his years of service, flew over 44 combat missions, eventually retiring from the Army at the rank of Brigadier General after 40 years of military service.
Rep. Perry wants to continue his fight to block excessive government regulations that make it harder for small businesses to grow. He support growing the economy by reigning in high taxes and want to expand tax benefits for middle class families.
In November, he faces Democrat State Auditor Eugene DePasquale in a competitive race for re-election.
David Richter
R-New Jersey 3
richter2020.com/
David Richter is a successful, proven business leader. He is the former CEO of Hill International, a New York Stock Exchange listed global professional services firm that provides construction management services on building and infrastructure projects. He left private law practice to join Hill and over a 22 year period, transitioned from General Counsel to COO and finally CEO. During this time, Hill grew from less than 300 employees to over 4,300 employees globally.
Richter was previously named to “40 Under 40” lists of outstanding young professionals by Business News/New Jersey magazine (2002), the Philadelphia Business Journal (2005) and Building Design + Construction magazine (2006), and named in 2014 by SNJ Business People magazine as one of South Jersey’s Executives of the Year.
David Richter knows the challenges faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies and expand job opportunities for all. He is running for Congress because he believes that the 3rd District “deserves a representative in Congress who will work hard for smaller government, lower taxes, secure borders and will fight to protect their constitutional rights.” Richter faces freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D) in what is shaping up as a highly competitive contest.
R-New Jersey 3
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David Richter is a successful, proven business leader. He is the former CEO of Hill International, a New York Stock Exchange listed global professional services firm that provides construction management services on building and infrastructure projects. He left private law practice to join Hill and over a 22 year period, transitioned from General Counsel to COO and finally CEO. During this time, Hill grew from less than 300 employees to over 4,300 employees globally.
Richter was previously named to “40 Under 40” lists of outstanding young professionals by Business News/New Jersey magazine (2002), the Philadelphia Business Journal (2005) and Building Design + Construction magazine (2006), and named in 2014 by SNJ Business People magazine as one of South Jersey’s Executives of the Year.
David Richter knows the challenges faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies and expand job opportunities for all. He is running for Congress because he believes that the 3rd District “deserves a representative in Congress who will work hard for smaller government, lower taxes, secure borders and will fight to protect their constitutional rights.” Richter faces freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D) in what is shaping up as a highly competitive contest.
Lisa Scheller
R-Pennsylvania 7
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Lisa Scheller is a successful businesswoman and local leader. She is the granddaughter of immigrants who founded Silberline Manufacturing Co., a paint and coatings manufacturer. Now the chairman and president Silberline Manufacturing, she Scheller leads a company which employs more than 600 people on three continents, including 160 in Pennsylvania, and is reportedly the only certified women-owned business of its kind in the world. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Aluminum Association of America.
In 2011, Ms. Scheller was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners where she led efforts to cut taxes, streamline government, and closely monitored new spending In 2018, she founded Hope & Coffee, a coffee shop and gathering place to encourage individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction as they enter the job market.
As a member of Congress, Lisa Scheller will advocate for increased government transparency and making government more accountable to taxpayers, as well as for lower taxes, regulatory reform to foster job creation and economic policies to empower working families and business.
R-Pennsylvania 7
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Lisa Scheller is a successful businesswoman and local leader. She is the granddaughter of immigrants who founded Silberline Manufacturing Co., a paint and coatings manufacturer. Now the chairman and president Silberline Manufacturing, she Scheller leads a company which employs more than 600 people on three continents, including 160 in Pennsylvania, and is reportedly the only certified women-owned business of its kind in the world. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Aluminum Association of America.
In 2011, Ms. Scheller was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners where she led efforts to cut taxes, streamline government, and closely monitored new spending In 2018, she founded Hope & Coffee, a coffee shop and gathering place to encourage individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction as they enter the job market.
As a member of Congress, Lisa Scheller will advocate for increased government transparency and making government more accountable to taxpayers, as well as for lower taxes, regulatory reform to foster job creation and economic policies to empower working families and business.
Rep. Elise Stefanik
R-New York 21
https://eliseforcongress.com/
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Rep. Elise Stefanik is currently serving in her third term, When elected in 2014, she was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress in U.S. history. Rep. Stefanik is a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Education and Labor Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Before her election to the House of Representatives, she worked in her family’s plywood products business and transitioned later to be a part of President George W. Bush’s Domestic Policy Council staff and Chief of Staff’s office.
Rep. Stefanik is committed to problem-solving and putting aside partisan politics to get thing done. Creating jobs and economic opportunities for families and small businesses, reducing onerous taxes and regulations, supporting veterans and their families and free market solutions and renewable energy projects to protect the environment are a few of her top priorities.
R-New York 21
https://eliseforcongress.com/
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Rep. Elise Stefanik is currently serving in her third term, When elected in 2014, she was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress in U.S. history. Rep. Stefanik is a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Education and Labor Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Before her election to the House of Representatives, she worked in her family’s plywood products business and transitioned later to be a part of President George W. Bush’s Domestic Policy Council staff and Chief of Staff’s office.
Rep. Stefanik is committed to problem-solving and putting aside partisan politics to get thing done. Creating jobs and economic opportunities for families and small businesses, reducing onerous taxes and regulations, supporting veterans and their families and free market solutions and renewable energy projects to protect the environment are a few of her top priorities.
Claudia Tenney
R-New York 22
https://claudiaforcongress.com/
Claudia Tenney is a former U.S. Representative, elected to Congress in 2016 and defeated in the 2018 election after one term by now Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D). She is seeking a rematch to win her seat back in 2020.
Prior to her election to Congress in 2016, Claudia Tenney represented part of her congressional district for six years in the New York State Assembly. She is currently the co-owner of Mid-York Press Inc., a commercial printing and manufacturing firm started by her grandfather in 1946. Mid-York Press employs 80 people and located in Sherburne, in Chenango County. Tenney was the only American employed by the Consulate General of Yugoslavia, and published and produced the first Bosnian newspaper in Utica which is home to the largest Bosnian population in the nation.
Claudia Tenney believes it important to work across the aisle to find common ground with Democrats to get results for hardworking families, small businesses and family farms/farmers in Upstate New York. As a manufacturing business owner, she understands the struggles of owning and operating a business and will add her valuable perspective as a business leader in Congress. She will fight to stop job killing regulations and taxes from hurting an economic recovery, will fight to stop the Chinese theft of intellectual property and supports free-market, patient focused health care that is affordable and accessible.
R-New York 22
https://claudiaforcongress.com/
Claudia Tenney is a former U.S. Representative, elected to Congress in 2016 and defeated in the 2018 election after one term by now Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D). She is seeking a rematch to win her seat back in 2020.
Prior to her election to Congress in 2016, Claudia Tenney represented part of her congressional district for six years in the New York State Assembly. She is currently the co-owner of Mid-York Press Inc., a commercial printing and manufacturing firm started by her grandfather in 1946. Mid-York Press employs 80 people and located in Sherburne, in Chenango County. Tenney was the only American employed by the Consulate General of Yugoslavia, and published and produced the first Bosnian newspaper in Utica which is home to the largest Bosnian population in the nation.
Claudia Tenney believes it important to work across the aisle to find common ground with Democrats to get results for hardworking families, small businesses and family farms/farmers in Upstate New York. As a manufacturing business owner, she understands the struggles of owning and operating a business and will add her valuable perspective as a business leader in Congress. She will fight to stop job killing regulations and taxes from hurting an economic recovery, will fight to stop the Chinese theft of intellectual property and supports free-market, patient focused health care that is affordable and accessible.
Beth Van Duyne
R-Texas 24
https://www.bethfortexas.com
Beth Van Duyne served as Mayor of Irving Texas from 2011 to 2017 and as a member of the Irving City Council. Before her public service, she co-owned a marketing and communications company. President Trump appointed her as a regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Van Duyne’s focus is the families and children in her district and the need to have a strong principled voice in Congress. She will work to expand economic growth and new job opportunities and the support American Dream.
R-Texas 24
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Beth Van Duyne served as Mayor of Irving Texas from 2011 to 2017 and as a member of the Irving City Council. Before her public service, she co-owned a marketing and communications company. President Trump appointed her as a regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Van Duyne’s focus is the families and children in her district and the need to have a strong principled voice in Congress. She will work to expand economic growth and new job opportunities and the support American Dream.
Young Kim
R-California 39
www.youngkimforcongress.com
Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she expects to face again in November. Young is an immigrant to the United States and began her career as a small business owner and financial analyst. She became former Rep. Ed Royce’s Director of Community Operations 25 years ago, and then was elected to the 65th Assembly District in 2014, becoming the first ever Korean American Republican woman elected to serve in the State Assembly.
Kim wants to continue her public service in Congress and will fight to reduce unnecessary regulations, increase trade opportunities and keep taxes low to help families and strengthen the economy we well as to work to fix the broken immigration system.
R-California 39
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Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she expects to face again in November. Young is an immigrant to the United States and began her career as a small business owner and financial analyst. She became former Rep. Ed Royce’s Director of Community Operations 25 years ago, and then was elected to the 65th Assembly District in 2014, becoming the first ever Korean American Republican woman elected to serve in the State Assembly.
Kim wants to continue her public service in Congress and will fight to reduce unnecessary regulations, increase trade opportunities and keep taxes low to help families and strengthen the economy we well as to work to fix the broken immigration system.
David Valadao
R-California 21
https://www.valadaoforcongress.com
A lifelong resident of the Central Valley, David Valadao is a family farmer, with two dairies and farmland in Kings County where alfalfa, almonds, corn and wheat are grown. He has taken an active role on the California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association and served as the Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Valadao was elected to serve as the 21st District’s representative from 2013 to 2019, and while in the House, served on the House Appropriations Committee. In 2010, he was elected to serve in the California State Assembly. Valadao wants to return to Congress to continue to fight to bring new jobs and job training to the Central Valley, advocate for seniors and veterans, protect water and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
R-California 21
https://www.valadaoforcongress.com
A lifelong resident of the Central Valley, David Valadao is a family farmer, with two dairies and farmland in Kings County where alfalfa, almonds, corn and wheat are grown. He has taken an active role on the California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association and served as the Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Valadao was elected to serve as the 21st District’s representative from 2013 to 2019, and while in the House, served on the House Appropriations Committee. In 2010, he was elected to serve in the California State Assembly. Valadao wants to return to Congress to continue to fight to bring new jobs and job training to the Central Valley, advocate for seniors and veterans, protect water and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
David Young
R-Iowa 3
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A sixth generation Iowan, David Young was raised in the Third Congressional District. He served as Chief of Staff to Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley and then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 where he served for two terms. While in Congress, Young was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and on the Agriculture, Transportation and Housing, Financial Services and Homeland Security subcommittees. Young reports a 100% voting participation record over his years in the House, including floor and committee votes.
Young is a proven leader and has the ability to work across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to policies, values constituent services, and can hit the ground running. His business record in Congress is exemplary, averaging a 94% support score from major business associations during his four year tenure. Young supports lower taxes to create a strong economy and reducing government regulations.
R-Iowa 3
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A sixth generation Iowan, David Young was raised in the Third Congressional District. He served as Chief of Staff to Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley and then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 where he served for two terms. While in Congress, Young was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and on the Agriculture, Transportation and Housing, Financial Services and Homeland Security subcommittees. Young reports a 100% voting participation record over his years in the House, including floor and committee votes.
Young is a proven leader and has the ability to work across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to policies, values constituent services, and can hit the ground running. His business record in Congress is exemplary, averaging a 94% support score from major business associations during his four year tenure. Young supports lower taxes to create a strong economy and reducing government regulations.
