2020 House Endorsements
Amanda Adkins
R-Kansas 3
https://amandaadkins2020.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Sharice Davids (D), 53.4% - 43.8%
Amanda Adkins is a successful and experienced business leader. For the past 15 years, Amanda Adkins has been an executive at Cerner Corporation, a global Kansas City based healthcare and information technology company, working with employees and health care providers to reduce costs and improve outcomes. She served on the Executive Committee of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce for 14 years, and was the former chairwoman of the Kansas Republican Party from 2009-2013. Adkins founded the System of Care Initiative (SOCI), a nonprofit organization that aligns business leaders with organizations focused on improving school readiness of young children. Before working for Cerner, she served on the professional staff of the U.S. Senate on commerce issues, and was Political and Executive Director of GOPAC. She served on the Boards of the Salvation Army and The Entrepreneur Coalition.
If elected, Amanda Adkins would incorporate her many years of health management experience and work on an effective COVID-19 response plan, and work to increase jobs, wages and workforce preparedness. She recognizes the need to control spending and to invest in infrastructure. Increasing the affordability of healthcare is a priority and must be individual and family focused.
R-Kansas 3
https://amandaadkins2020.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Sharice Davids (D), 53.4% - 43.8%
Amanda Adkins is a successful and experienced business leader. For the past 15 years, Amanda Adkins has been an executive at Cerner Corporation, a global Kansas City based healthcare and information technology company, working with employees and health care providers to reduce costs and improve outcomes. She served on the Executive Committee of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce for 14 years, and was the former chairwoman of the Kansas Republican Party from 2009-2013. Adkins founded the System of Care Initiative (SOCI), a nonprofit organization that aligns business leaders with organizations focused on improving school readiness of young children. Before working for Cerner, she served on the professional staff of the U.S. Senate on commerce issues, and was Political and Executive Director of GOPAC. She served on the Boards of the Salvation Army and The Entrepreneur Coalition.
If elected, Amanda Adkins would incorporate her many years of health management experience and work on an effective COVID-19 response plan, and work to increase jobs, wages and workforce preparedness. She recognizes the need to control spending and to invest in infrastructure. Increasing the affordability of healthcare is a priority and must be individual and family focused.
Rosemary Becchi
R-New Jersey 11
becchiforcongress.com
Status: Lost to Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D), 53.4% - 46.6%
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
becchiforcongress.com
Status: Lost to Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D), 53.4% - 46.6%
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/
Status: Lost to Rep. Matt Cartwright (D), 51.7% - 48.3%
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. 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 safeguarding senior health benefits.
R-Pennsylvania 8
https://bognetforcongress.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Matt Cartwright (D), 51.7% - 48.3%
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. 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 safeguarding senior health benefits.
David Carlucci
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.
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
michellecc2020.com/
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
michellecc2020.com/
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."
Genevieve Collins
R-Texas 32
https://www.gcforcongress.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Colin Allred, 51.9% - 45.9%
Genevieve Collins is a successful businesswoman who is challenging first term incumbent Rep. Colin Allred (D) in a competitive general election contest.
A seventh-generation Texan, she is the head of corporate strategy at Istation, an education technology firm using personalized learning to pinpoint each student’s exact reading and math ability, and she is working to help turn around low performing school districts.
Genevieve Collins wants to create economic policy that allows Americans to be self-reliant, not dependent on government and believes in innovation over regulation. She wants to keep tax cuts and audit the federal government. Investing in education and job training are key and she will protect pre-existing conditions and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs to create competition. On the energy front, Collins will protect energy jobs and preserve tax credits for existing technologies, and invest in new technologies to create and build an energy future while protecting consumers and keeping gas and electricity prices low.
R-Texas 32
https://www.gcforcongress.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Colin Allred, 51.9% - 45.9%
Genevieve Collins is a successful businesswoman who is challenging first term incumbent Rep. Colin Allred (D) in a competitive general election contest.
A seventh-generation Texan, she is the head of corporate strategy at Istation, an education technology firm using personalized learning to pinpoint each student’s exact reading and math ability, and she is working to help turn around low performing school districts.
Genevieve Collins wants to create economic policy that allows Americans to be self-reliant, not dependent on government and believes in innovation over regulation. She wants to keep tax cuts and audit the federal government. Investing in education and job training are key and she will protect pre-existing conditions and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs to create competition. On the energy front, Collins will protect energy jobs and preserve tax credits for existing technologies, and invest in new technologies to create and build an energy future while protecting consumers and keeping gas and electricity prices low.
Rep. Lou Correa
D-California 46
https://www.loucorrea.com/
Status: Won Reelection (68.6%)
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/
Status: Won Reelection (68.6%)
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
Status: Won Reelection (59.3%)
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 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
Status: Won Reelection (59.3%)
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 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/
Update - Defeated in Primary
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/
Update - Defeated in Primary
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.
Dale Crafts
R-Maine 2
https://dalecraftsforcongress.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Jared Golden (D), 52.9% - 47.1%
Dale Crafts is a former five-term State Representative, business owner and entrepreneur. He is challenging first term Rep. Jared Golden (D).
A motorcycle accident left Dale Crafts paralyzed in 1983, and his injury inspired him to start “Mobility Plus,” a research and development company focused on providing opportunities for the physically challenged to drive again. He was elected to town boards and the Lisbon Town Council and served in the Main House of Representatives from 2009 to 2016.
Dale Crafts will fight for lower costs and increased access to healthcare, higher quality care and free market healthcare options. He supports the importation of affordable prescription drugs for increased competition. Crafts supports lower taxes, lower corporate taxes, reducing regulations, increased workforce development and training initiatives, as well as a free market approach to energy production for affordable, reliable energy.
R-Maine 2
https://dalecraftsforcongress.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Jared Golden (D), 52.9% - 47.1%
Dale Crafts is a former five-term State Representative, business owner and entrepreneur. He is challenging first term Rep. Jared Golden (D).
A motorcycle accident left Dale Crafts paralyzed in 1983, and his injury inspired him to start “Mobility Plus,” a research and development company focused on providing opportunities for the physically challenged to drive again. He was elected to town boards and the Lisbon Town Council and served in the Main House of Representatives from 2009 to 2016.
Dale Crafts will fight for lower costs and increased access to healthcare, higher quality care and free market healthcare options. He supports the importation of affordable prescription drugs for increased competition. Crafts supports lower taxes, lower corporate taxes, reducing regulations, increased workforce development and training initiatives, as well as a free market approach to energy production for affordable, reliable energy.
Rep. Henry Cuellar
D-Texas 28
https://www.henrycuellar.com
Status: Won Reelection (58.3%)
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
Status: Won Reelection (58.3%)
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.
Byron Donalds
R-Florida 19
https://www.byrondonalds.com/
Status: Won (61.3%)
Byron Donalds started his private sector career in the finance, insurance and banking industries in southwest Florida. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, and is Chair of the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. He is a member of the Appropriations, Commerce and Education Committees, and the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. State Representative Donalds was named Champion of Economic Freedom in 2017 from Americans for Prosperity.
If elected to the U.S. House, Donalds will support a cut, cap and balance review of the federal budget to provide financial stability. He supports health insurance access for individuals and small businesses across state lines to drive down costs and backs an increase in healthcare tax benefits and incentives. Donalds believes that the Fair Tax and a flatter tax code will stimulate private sector investment, promote jobs and create economic growth.
R-Florida 19
https://www.byrondonalds.com/
Status: Won (61.3%)
Byron Donalds started his private sector career in the finance, insurance and banking industries in southwest Florida. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, and is Chair of the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. He is a member of the Appropriations, Commerce and Education Committees, and the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. State Representative Donalds was named Champion of Economic Freedom in 2017 from Americans for Prosperity.
If elected to the U.S. House, Donalds will support a cut, cap and balance review of the federal budget to provide financial stability. He supports health insurance access for individuals and small businesses across state lines to drive down costs and backs an increase in healthcare tax benefits and incentives. Donalds believes that the Fair Tax and a flatter tax code will stimulate private sector investment, promote jobs and create economic growth.
Randy Feenstra
R-Iowa 4
www.feenstraforcongress.com
Status: Won (62.1%)
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
Status: Won (62.1%)
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.
Scott Franklin
R-Florida 15
https://www.votescottfranklin.com/
Status: Won (55.4%)
Scott Franklin will be a strong free enterprise vote in the U.S. House. He defeated freshman Rep. Ross Spano in the Republican primary.
For the last 20 years, Franklin has been the President and CEO of Lanier Upshaw Inc., a regional insurance and risk management agency in Lakeland Florida, and is currently serving his first term as a Lakeland City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem. He spent 26 years in the Navy as a naval aviator – 14 in active duty and 12 in the reserves, participating in combat operations in the Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo.
Scott believes in lower taxes and the need to reduce wasteful spending and end excess regulations to stimulate the economy. He claims to have never voted to raise taxes as a Lakeland commissioner. Franklin supports free enterprise and believes the free market sparks innovation, economic growth and American prosperity.
Andrew Garbarino
R-New York 2
https://www.garbarinoforny.com/
Status: Won (56.4%)
Andrew Garbarino is attempting to succeed retiring veteran Rep. Peter King (R) in one of the few Republican congressional districts in New York.
Garbarino works in his family law practice in the district, and since 2013, represents the south shore of Long Island in the New York Assembly. As a state legislator, his priorities have centered around increasing state funding for schools, protecting the Great South Bay environment, opposing tax hikes and supporting law enforcement.
Andrew Garbarino is running for Congress to bring more transparency to government, be a vocal voice for law enforcement, hold China accountable, and lift unnecessary burdens on small business.
R-New York 2
https://www.garbarinoforny.com/
Status: Won (56.4%)
Andrew Garbarino is attempting to succeed retiring veteran Rep. Peter King (R) in one of the few Republican congressional districts in New York.
Garbarino works in his family law practice in the district, and since 2013, represents the south shore of Long Island in the New York Assembly. As a state legislator, his priorities have centered around increasing state funding for schools, protecting the Great South Bay environment, opposing tax hikes and supporting law enforcement.
Andrew Garbarino is running for Congress to bring more transparency to government, be a vocal voice for law enforcement, hold China accountable, and lift unnecessary burdens on small business.
Rep. Mike Garcia
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com/
Status: Election Results Pending
Rep. Mike Garcia was recently elected to the U.S. House in a special election, defeating Democrat Christy Smith in a hard fought race garnering national attention. He faces Christy Smith again in November, and the race will be down to the wire.
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 reelection to Congress to continue his successful track record of service and business experience. He currently serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space and Technology Committee as well as the Committee on Homeland Security.
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com/
Status: Election Results Pending
Rep. Mike Garcia was recently elected to the U.S. House in a special election, defeating Democrat Christy Smith in a hard fought race garnering national attention. He faces Christy Smith again in November, and the race will be down to the wire.
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 reelection to Congress to continue his successful track record of service and business experience. He currently serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure and Science, Space and Technology Committee as well as the Committee on Homeland Security.
Tony Gonzales
R-Texas 23
https://tonygonzalesforcongress.com/
Status: Won (50.7%)
Tony Gonzales is a Navy veteran and won his Republican runoff by a 45-vote margin that took weeks to recount. This will be a close general election race in a swing district.
Tony Gonzales spent 20 years in the Navy as a cryptologist, and was deployed in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and in regional security operations throughout Asia. He served as a Department of Defense Legislative Fellow in Sen. Marco Rubio’s (FL) office, and in 2018 he was selected National Security Fellow from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Gonzales is very involved in the San Antonio community. He founded the Tony Gonzales Foundation, a non-profit focused on empowering the growth and development in impoverished areas of San Antonio by uniting local businesses, schools and families. In 2018 he was elected as the community representative for the San Antonio Head Start Policy Council.
Tony Gonzales’ priorities are a strong national defense, cutting taxes and reducing regulations for small businesses and increasing opportunities for workforce training and skill development.
R-Texas 23
https://tonygonzalesforcongress.com/
Status: Won (50.7%)
Tony Gonzales is a Navy veteran and won his Republican runoff by a 45-vote margin that took weeks to recount. This will be a close general election race in a swing district.
Tony Gonzales spent 20 years in the Navy as a cryptologist, and was deployed in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and in regional security operations throughout Asia. He served as a Department of Defense Legislative Fellow in Sen. Marco Rubio’s (FL) office, and in 2018 he was selected National Security Fellow from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Gonzales is very involved in the San Antonio community. He founded the Tony Gonzales Foundation, a non-profit focused on empowering the growth and development in impoverished areas of San Antonio by uniting local businesses, schools and families. In 2018 he was elected as the community representative for the San Antonio Head Start Policy Council.
Tony Gonzales’ priorities are a strong national defense, cutting taxes and reducing regulations for small businesses and increasing opportunities for workforce training and skill development.
Rep. French Hill
R-Arkansas 2
https://www.electfrench.com
Status: Won Reelection (55.6%)
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
Status: Won Reelection (55.6%)
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
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D), 51.3% - 48.7%
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 Iowa's 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
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D), 51.3% - 48.7%
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 Iowa's 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
Status: Lost to Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D), 50.8% - 47.5%
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
Status: Lost to Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D), 50.8% - 47.5%
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
Status: Won (54%)
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
Status: Won (54%)
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/
Status: Lost to Rep. Tom Malinowski, 50.6% to 49.4%)
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 Seventh 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/
Status: Lost to Rep. Tom Malinowski, 50.6% to 49.4%)
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 Seventh 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
2019 Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Status: Won 2020 Reelection (70.9%)
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
2019 Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Status: Won 2020 Reelection (70.9%)
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.
Jake LaTurner
R-Kansas 2
https://www.jakelaturner.com/meet-jake
Status: Won (55.3%)
Jake LaTurner, the Kansas state Treasurer, defeated freshman Rep. Steve Watkins’ renomination by a large margin in the Republican primary.
Jake LaTurner is a 6th generation Kansan and worked for Watco, a short-line rail company before his election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. He served there until 2017 when he was elected Kansas State Treasurer. LaTurner is the youngest statewide elected official in America. As Treasurer, his stated accomplishments include the return of over $45 million in unclaimed property and money to Kansans, legislation giving tax deductions to individuals living with disabilities, and a lawsuit against the federal government for their unwillingness to return an estimated $23 billion to Americans who purchased war bonds during WWII.
LaTurner is running for Congress on his “Contract with Kansas” and supports term limits, a border wall, a balanced budget with no tax increases, work requirements for welfare recipients and a commitment to see that Kansas is always represented on the Agriculture Committee.
R-Kansas 2
https://www.jakelaturner.com/meet-jake
Status: Won (55.3%)
Jake LaTurner, the Kansas state Treasurer, defeated freshman Rep. Steve Watkins’ renomination by a large margin in the Republican primary.
Jake LaTurner is a 6th generation Kansan and worked for Watco, a short-line rail company before his election to the Kansas State Senate in 2012. He served there until 2017 when he was elected Kansas State Treasurer. LaTurner is the youngest statewide elected official in America. As Treasurer, his stated accomplishments include the return of over $45 million in unclaimed property and money to Kansans, legislation giving tax deductions to individuals living with disabilities, and a lawsuit against the federal government for their unwillingness to return an estimated $23 billion to Americans who purchased war bonds during WWII.
LaTurner is running for Congress on his “Contract with Kansas” and supports term limits, a border wall, a balanced budget with no tax increases, work requirements for welfare recipients and a commitment to see that Kansas is always represented on the Agriculture Committee.
Dr. Rich McCormick
R-Georgia 7
https://www.richmccormick.us/
Status: Lost to Carolyn Bourdeaux (D), 51.4% - 48.6%
Dr. Rich McCormick, a former Marine Corps battlefield doctor, was an impressive majority winner in a crowded Republican primary. The Seventh District has now become a toss-up district and was decided by only 419 votes in 2018 in favor of now retiring Rep. Rob Woodall (R).
Dr. McCormick is an emergency medicine physician and spent 20 years in the U.S. Marine corps and served in combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. He earned the rank of Commander and was the Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Providing tax relief for middle class families, removing unnecessary regulations that limit growth with no benefit, and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation are his top priorities. His medical expertise will be valuable in Congress and he will work to continue pre-existing conditions protections, end surprise medical billing and unnecessary paperwork that takes doctors away from patients. He opposes Medicare for all that would eliminate 160 million private insurance plans.
R-Georgia 7
https://www.richmccormick.us/
Status: Lost to Carolyn Bourdeaux (D), 51.4% - 48.6%
Dr. Rich McCormick, a former Marine Corps battlefield doctor, was an impressive majority winner in a crowded Republican primary. The Seventh District has now become a toss-up district and was decided by only 419 votes in 2018 in favor of now retiring Rep. Rob Woodall (R).
Dr. McCormick is an emergency medicine physician and spent 20 years in the U.S. Marine corps and served in combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. He earned the rank of Commander and was the Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Providing tax relief for middle class families, removing unnecessary regulations that limit growth with no benefit, and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation are his top priorities. His medical expertise will be valuable in Congress and he will work to continue pre-existing conditions protections, end surprise medical billing and unnecessary paperwork that takes doctors away from patients. He opposes Medicare for all that would eliminate 160 million private insurance plans.
Peter Meijer
R-Michigan 3
https://www.votemeijer.com/
Status: Won (53%)
Peter Meijer is a real estate analyst and Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran. He is also a member of the Meijer family, the owners of the Meijer supermarket chain. He is running in the open seat to replace Rep. Justin Amash.
Meijer joined Team Rubicon, a veteran based disaster response organization and led humanitarian efforts in South Sudan dealing with refugee cases and helped in domestic disaster relief efforts in New York, Oklahoma and typhoon relief in the Philippines. He served as a conflict analyst and advisor in Afghanistan and involved in delivering assistance to the Afghan people. After Afghanistan, Meijer returned to Michigan to work on urban redevelopment and real estate.
Peter Meijer supports entrepreneurship and individual liberty through reduced regulation and creating a strong business environment to foster economic growth. He backs a simplified tax code and performance reviews to assess the effectiveness of government programs. On the healthcare front, he supports the protection of pre-existing conditions, expanded access to care and the expansion of health savings accounts.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
R-Iowa 2
millermeeks2020.com/
Status: Election Results Pending
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 supports 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.
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Rep. Stephanie Murphy
D-Florida 7
http://www.stephaniemurphyforcongress.com/
Status: Won Reelection (55.3%)
Stephanie Murphy was elected to Congress in 2016, defeating GOP incumbent John Mica. Rep. Murphy is the first Vietnamese-American woman to serve in Congress and the first woman to represent Florida’s Seventh Congressional District. She is former educator, businesswoman and national security specialist, and has been rated as one of the most effective and bipartisan Members of Congress. The Orlando Sentinel called her a “political peacemaker,” noting her record of bipartisanship. She serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, and chair of the Future Forum, a group of young Democrats in the U.S. House focused on issues important to younger Americans. She is also a member of the New Democrat Coalition and working on economic growth and fiscally responsible policies.
Rep. Murphy 's other priorities in Congress include efforts to lower drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare and health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. She has worked to increase benefits for Veterans and cut taxes for Gold Star families.
Rep. Stephanie Murphy
D-Florida 7
http://www.stephaniemurphyforcongress.com/
Status: Won Reelection (55.3%)
Stephanie Murphy was elected to Congress in 2016, defeating GOP incumbent John Mica. Rep. Murphy is the first Vietnamese-American woman to serve in Congress and the first woman to represent Florida’s Seventh Congressional District. She is former educator, businesswoman and national security specialist, and has been rated as one of the most effective and bipartisan Members of Congress. The Orlando Sentinel called her a “political peacemaker,” noting her record of bipartisanship. She serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, and chair of the Future Forum, a group of young Democrats in the U.S. House focused on issues important to younger Americans. She is also a member of the New Democrat Coalition and working on economic growth and fiscally responsible policies.
Rep. Murphy 's other priorities in Congress include efforts to lower drug costs, protect Social Security and Medicare and health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. She has worked to increase benefits for Veterans and cut taxes for Gold Star families.
Jay Obernolte
R-California 8
http://electjay.com/
Status: Won (56.1%)
Jay Obernolte is a successful business owner, starting Far Sight Studios, a software development company in his district. He has been a public servant for over 15 years – elected to a local airport board followed by four years on the city council and two terms as Mayor of the City of Big Bear, then in 2014, elected to the California State Assembly where he still serves.
As Assemblyman, Obernolte has received awards from the California Small Business Association, the National Federation of Business and the American Society for Public Administration. He is also a pilot and volunteers with Veterans Airlift Command, providing free transportation to wounded and disabled veterans.
In Congress, Jay Obernolte will use his 30 years of experience as a job creator to help create jobs, grow the economy and end unnecessary regulations. He supports law enforcement while recognizing the need to implement reforms when necessary, and will hold the line on taxes and vote to cut government waste. Importantly, he will reach across the aisle to end partisanship harmful to policy solutions.
Jim Oberweis
R-Illinois 14
https://jim2020.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Lauren Underwood (D), 50.5% - 49.4%
Jim Oberweis is a successful entrepreneur and common sense conservative. Currently he serves in the Illinois 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.
Burgess Owens
R-Utah 4
https://www.burgess4utah.com/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Ben McAdams (D), 47.7% - 46.7%
Burgess Owens is a retired NFL player and local Salt lake City businessman who is challenging freshman Rep. Ben McAdams (D) in a toss-up contest. The 4th District of Utah was one of the closest races nationally in 2018 and certainly has the potential of repeating such a finish in 2020.
Burgess Owens spent 10 seasons in the NFL. He was the 13th player drafted in the first round by the New York Jets and was the Jets Rookie of the Year. Owens was traded to the Oakland Raiders and a member of their 1980 Super Bowl Championship team. Since retiring from football, Owens founded Second Chance 4 Youth – a Utah based non-profit dedicated to helping troubled, incarcerated youth.
Burgess Owens believes the economy will grow if innovation and entrepreneurship is supported and encouraged. He has signed the Taxpayer Protection pledge to oppose tax increases for families and businesses. Owens supports a healthcare system that is competitive and market-based to allow patient choice, increased transparency and affordability. He further supports prescription drug imports to lower costs.
R-Utah 4
https://www.burgess4utah.com/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Ben McAdams (D), 47.7% - 46.7%
Burgess Owens is a retired NFL player and local Salt lake City businessman who is challenging freshman Rep. Ben McAdams (D) in a toss-up contest. The 4th District of Utah was one of the closest races nationally in 2018 and certainly has the potential of repeating such a finish in 2020.
Burgess Owens spent 10 seasons in the NFL. He was the 13th player drafted in the first round by the New York Jets and was the Jets Rookie of the Year. Owens was traded to the Oakland Raiders and a member of their 1980 Super Bowl Championship team. Since retiring from football, Owens founded Second Chance 4 Youth – a Utah based non-profit dedicated to helping troubled, incarcerated youth.
Burgess Owens believes the economy will grow if innovation and entrepreneurship is supported and encouraged. He has signed the Taxpayer Protection pledge to oppose tax increases for families and businesses. Owens supports a healthcare system that is competitive and market-based to allow patient choice, increased transparency and affordability. He further supports prescription drug imports to lower costs.
Rep. Scott Perry
R-Pennsylvania 10
https://patriotsforperry.com/
Status: Won Reelection (53.3%)
Rep. Scott Perry was elected in 2012 and now serving in his fourth 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/
Status: Lost to Rep. Andy Kim (D), 53.3% - 45.4%
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
richter2020.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Andy Kim (D), 53.3% - 45.4%
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.
Maria Elvira Salazar
R-Florida 27
https://mariaelvirasalazar.com/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Donna Shalala (D), 51.4%-48.6%
BIPAC endorsed Maria Elvira Salazar in 2018 when she lost to current Rep. Donna Shalala (D). Salazar is running again against Rep. Shalala, in a very competitive, toss-up race.
Born and raised in Miami, Maria Elvira Salazar served as Miami’s local reporter for Univision Network’s flagship station, and has 35 years television journalism experience in various assignments – news anchor, MEGA-TV Telemundo, CNN español, the host of the Maria Elvira Live TV Show, Senior Political Correspondent, Telemundo, Central American Bureau Chief and White House and Pentagon Correspondent at Univision. She is the first and only U.S. Spanish-language television journalist to interview Fidel Castro one-on-on.
Maria Elvira is running for Congress to help the economic growth of Hispanic and African American communities, increase employment for district residents, and help government stay out of the way of small business. She recognizes the need to work in a bipartisan manner to find real solutions to assess climate change threats to the South Florida coastlines. She will protect pre-existing conditions and Medicare, supports allowing families and individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines and believes government should renegotiate contracts to lower drug costs.
R-Florida 27
https://mariaelvirasalazar.com/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Donna Shalala (D), 51.4%-48.6%
BIPAC endorsed Maria Elvira Salazar in 2018 when she lost to current Rep. Donna Shalala (D). Salazar is running again against Rep. Shalala, in a very competitive, toss-up race.
Born and raised in Miami, Maria Elvira Salazar served as Miami’s local reporter for Univision Network’s flagship station, and has 35 years television journalism experience in various assignments – news anchor, MEGA-TV Telemundo, CNN español, the host of the Maria Elvira Live TV Show, Senior Political Correspondent, Telemundo, Central American Bureau Chief and White House and Pentagon Correspondent at Univision. She is the first and only U.S. Spanish-language television journalist to interview Fidel Castro one-on-on.
Maria Elvira is running for Congress to help the economic growth of Hispanic and African American communities, increase employment for district residents, and help government stay out of the way of small business. She recognizes the need to work in a bipartisan manner to find real solutions to assess climate change threats to the South Florida coastlines. She will protect pre-existing conditions and Medicare, supports allowing families and individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines and believes government should renegotiate contracts to lower drug costs.
Lisa Scheller
R-Pennsylvania 7
schellerforcongress.com
Status: Lost to Rep. Susan Wild (D), 51.8% - 48.2%
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. Kurt Schrader
D-Oregon 5
https://kurtschrader.com/
Status: Won Reelection (52%)
Rep. Kurt Schrader is currently serving in his sixth term in the U.S. House. He currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has proven how important it is to work across the aisle and is a consensus-builder.
Rep. Schrader has been a farmer and veterinarian for more than thirty years, establishing the Clackamas County Veterinary Clinic in Oregon City and operates his organic fruit and vegetable farm. Rep. Schrader was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives in 1996, and then the Oregon State Senate in 2003.
Rep. Schrader is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and is the co-chair of the Affordable and Accessible Health Care Task Force in the New Democrat Coalition and helped found the bipartisan House working group, the Problem Solvers Caucus.
D-Oregon 5
https://kurtschrader.com/
Status: Won Reelection (52%)
Rep. Kurt Schrader is currently serving in his sixth term in the U.S. House. He currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has proven how important it is to work across the aisle and is a consensus-builder.
Rep. Schrader has been a farmer and veterinarian for more than thirty years, establishing the Clackamas County Veterinary Clinic in Oregon City and operates his organic fruit and vegetable farm. Rep. Schrader was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives in 1996, and then the Oregon State Senate in 2003.
Rep. Schrader is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and is the co-chair of the Affordable and Accessible Health Care Task Force in the New Democrat Coalition and helped found the bipartisan House working group, the Problem Solvers Caucus.
Pete Sessions
R-Texas 17
https://www.petesessions.com/
Status: Won (55.9%)
Pete is a former Congressman from the 32nd District of Texas, and was defeated in a close contest in 2018 by Rep. Collin Allred (D). Sessions is now running for the U.S. House again – this time in the 17th District in an open seat created by the retirement of Rep. Bill Flores (R).
After he graduated from college, Sessions joined Southwestern Bell Telephone Company/AT&T, where he worked for 16 years. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1996 and served from 1997 to 2019. During that time he was the National Republican Congressional Committee Chair from 2009 to 2013 and during his tenure, Republican gained the House majority and picked up 63 seats in the 2010 election. After leaving the House in 2018, he returned to Texas and is currently employed as a business development consultant.
Pete Sessions is making another run for Congress and will focus on keeping America safe through a strong national defense, balance the federal budget without a tax increase, build a border wall and strengthen immigration laws. Other priorities include lowering health care costs, and ensuring the country stays competitive with a strong commitment to research and development.
R-Texas 17
https://www.petesessions.com/
Status: Won (55.9%)
Pete is a former Congressman from the 32nd District of Texas, and was defeated in a close contest in 2018 by Rep. Collin Allred (D). Sessions is now running for the U.S. House again – this time in the 17th District in an open seat created by the retirement of Rep. Bill Flores (R).
After he graduated from college, Sessions joined Southwestern Bell Telephone Company/AT&T, where he worked for 16 years. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1996 and served from 1997 to 2019. During that time he was the National Republican Congressional Committee Chair from 2009 to 2013 and during his tenure, Republican gained the House majority and picked up 63 seats in the 2010 election. After leaving the House in 2018, he returned to Texas and is currently employed as a business development consultant.
Pete Sessions is making another run for Congress and will focus on keeping America safe through a strong national defense, balance the federal budget without a tax increase, build a border wall and strengthen immigration laws. Other priorities include lowering health care costs, and ensuring the country stays competitive with a strong commitment to research and development.
Michelle Steel
R-California 48
https://www.michellesteelca.com/about/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat, defeating Rep. Harley Rouda (D) 51% - 49%
Michelle Steel is challenging first term Rep. Harley Rouda (D) in one of the most competitive races in California.
Michelle Steel came to the United States from South Korea as a young adult. She is currently Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and an advocate in the fight against higher taxes and focused on guiding local communities in the county through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michelle believes it is important to work across the aisle to solve problems and is results oriented. A strong advocate for taxpayers and families, she will work on fixing a broken tax system that harms families and businesses. She will also work to fix the broken healthcare system and cover those with pre-existing conditions, lower prescription costs and ensure that Americans have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
R-California 48
https://www.michellesteelca.com/about/
Status: Won and Flipped Seat, defeating Rep. Harley Rouda (D) 51% - 49%
Michelle Steel is challenging first term Rep. Harley Rouda (D) in one of the most competitive races in California.
Michelle Steel came to the United States from South Korea as a young adult. She is currently Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and an advocate in the fight against higher taxes and focused on guiding local communities in the county through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michelle believes it is important to work across the aisle to solve problems and is results oriented. A strong advocate for taxpayers and families, she will work on fixing a broken tax system that harms families and businesses. She will also work to fix the broken healthcare system and cover those with pre-existing conditions, lower prescription costs and ensure that Americans have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Rep. Elise Stefanik
R-New York 21
https://eliseforcongress.com/
Status: Won Reelection (64.2%)
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/
Status: Won Reelection (64.2%)
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.
Marilyn Strickland
D-Washington 10
https://stricklandforwashington.com/
Status: Won (58.1%)
Marilyn Strickland is the former Mayor of Tacoma and a former Seattle Chamber of Commerce CEO, and running in Washington’s open 10th District. If elected, she would be the first African-American to represent Washington State at the federal level, and the first Korean-American elected to Congress.
As Tacoma’s mayor, she led Tacoma out of an economic recession, helping to attract over $1 billion in investment for housing and businesses, and invested over $500 million for roads, bridges, transportation and the Port, creating over 400,000 new jobs. At the Chamber and as Mayor, she collaborated with the business community to attract private investment and strengthened partnerships between the city, business, community groups and schools to improve education and services.
If elected to Congress, Marilyn Strickland will focus on adding a public option to the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug prices and the Medicare eligibility age. She supports large scale infrastructure investment in transportation, utilities and affordable housing and will work to ensure small businesses have better access to federal contracts, exporting and capital and technical assistance.
D-Washington 10
https://stricklandforwashington.com/
Status: Won (58.1%)
Marilyn Strickland is the former Mayor of Tacoma and a former Seattle Chamber of Commerce CEO, and running in Washington’s open 10th District. If elected, she would be the first African-American to represent Washington State at the federal level, and the first Korean-American elected to Congress.
As Tacoma’s mayor, she led Tacoma out of an economic recession, helping to attract over $1 billion in investment for housing and businesses, and invested over $500 million for roads, bridges, transportation and the Port, creating over 400,000 new jobs. At the Chamber and as Mayor, she collaborated with the business community to attract private investment and strengthened partnerships between the city, business, community groups and schools to improve education and services.
If elected to Congress, Marilyn Strickland will focus on adding a public option to the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug prices and the Medicare eligibility age. She supports large scale infrastructure investment in transportation, utilities and affordable housing and will work to ensure small businesses have better access to federal contracts, exporting and capital and technical assistance.
Claudia Tenney
R-New York 22
https://claudiaforcongress.com/
Status: Election Results Pending
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/
Status: Election Results Pending
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
Status: Won (48.8%)
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
https://www.bethfortexas.com
Status: Won (48.8%)
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
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Gil Cisneros (D) 50.6%-49.4%
Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she will 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
www.youngkimforcongress.com
Status: Won and Flipped Seat - defeating Rep. Gil Cisneros (D) 50.6%-49.4%
Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she will 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
Status: Election Results Pending
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
Status: Election Results Pending
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
youngforiowa.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Cindy Axne, 49% - 47.6%
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
youngforiowa.com/
Status: Lost to Rep. Cindy Axne, 49% - 47.6%
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.
