Trailblazers

Nick was born in Alaska and hails from a prominent Alaskan family with deep ties in state politics. After completing his Master of Business Administration degree, Nick worked for Ford Motor Company before returning to Alaska and starting a business. Nick is running for Congress to give Alaskans a voice again and flip the at-large district that Trump carried by 10 points in 2020.

Kevin is a U.S. Marine veteran and former business leader in Silicon Valley, currently serving as the mayor of Stockton, California. The grandson of Mexican immigrants and the son of a Black father, Kevin uniquely understands the diverse community he already represents and gives the GOP the best chance to flip this seat that is shifting Republican.

Scott is the former chairman of the Orange County Republican Party and previously served in the California General Assembly. Scott was the GOP nominee last cycle for the seat and came within 3 points of defeating the former incumbent Katie Porter. The district is now open, and Scott faces a flawed Democratic opponent.

Jeff is an attorney and Colorado native. He received his law degree from Columbia University and practiced law in New York City before returning home to run his own small law firm. Jeff’s win in the five-person primary gives Republicans the best chance to hold the open seat against a well-funded Democrat. Jeff and his wife are raising five children.

A former Army helicopter pilot and Arvada city police officer, Gabe currently serves as a state representative. The grandson of Mexican immigrants, his experience makes him a strong candidate for this district, which Democrats won by less than 1% in ‘22 and has the largest makeup of Hispanic voters in the state.

George, the son of Jamaican-Guatemalan immigrants, proves the American Dream is alive and well. He is a former state senator, fluent in Spanish, an engineer and community leader, and a small business owner. He was the congressional nominee in ‘22, losing this race by less than 1%.

Judge Joe McGraw is a lifelong Illinoisan, former prosecutor, attorney, and judge. Joe uniquely understands the impact of crime and open-border policies that have infiltrated drugs into central Illinois communities. Joe’s freshman, Democrat opponent was unvetted last cycle, he now has an extreme voting record to confront.

A native of northwest Indiana, Randy owns and operates a small family dairy trucking business. Randy previously served on the Cedar Lake Town Council and now serves as Councilman for Lake County. The district has trended Republican in recent cycles, and Randy intends to bring the seat into the GOP column.

Dr. Prasanth Reddy lives the American Dream. He immigrated to America and serves in the Air Force Reserves as Lieutenant Colonel. Prior to running for Congress, Dr. Reddy was the Senior Vice President Global Head of Enterprise Oncology at Labcorp. Prasanth offers Republicans an excellent alternative to the incumbent in this Biden +4.5 district.

Austin is from a multigenerational logging and farming family with deep roots in northern Maine, the base of the district. He is an entrepreneur, and former NASCAR driver, and currently serves in Maine’s State House. This district went for Trump by 6 points in 2020, and Austin gives the GOP a great chance to flip this seat red.

Paul is a Michigan native and a partner at one of Michigan’s largest law firms. In 2022, Paul ran for the Michigan Supreme Court, and although falling short, he garnered more than 800,000 votes statewide. Paul and his wife, Jen, live with their two children in East Grand Rapids.

Tom was born and raised in Michigan, and is a former Army helicopter pilot and former state senator. He was the nominee here in 2022 and overperformed the gubernatorial race by 5 points, despite being significantly outspent by the Democratic incumbent. This is now an open seat, and Tom has cleared the primary field.

The son of a Sudanese immigrant, Joe is an Assistant US Attorney for the District of Minnesota and served as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps with active duty in Iraq. Joe prosecuted drug cartels and gang leaders as an attorney and will take the fight to Democrat Angie Craig.

Laurie is a retired Army Colonel and decorated combat commander who led troops in Iraq. She founded and later sold her business in Electronic Warfare & Cyberspace Operations. Redistricting made this seat all the more winnable at just a Biden +1.7. Buckhout decisively won her primary and is ready to take the fight to the general election.

Yvette is a lifelong New Mexican and a member of the Cherokee Nation. She served as a state representative before representing this district in the 116th Congress. She’s also a proven job creator and entrepreneur, starting several small businesses throughout New Mexico.

Drew is a successful businessman who comes from humble beginnings. He won a competitive 7-way primary after being vastly outspent and offers a pragmatic message to the voters of suburban Las Vegas. Drew ran for Clark County Commissioner in 2022, outpacing other Republicans on the ballot and losing by less than 400 votes.

Alison served in the NYPD for 25 years, rising to the rank of Deputy Inspector and Commanding Officer of the 70th Police Precinct. She was previously the Lt. Governor nominee for Lee Zeldin, and the pair carried this district in 2022. A Hudson Valley native, Alison is eager to flip the last remaining competitive district in New York from blue to red.

Orlando is a West Point graduate who served on active duty as an infantry officer and a finance officer. The son of Filipino immigrants, Orlando chose to give back to his country through service. Orlando earned his law degree from Georgetown Law and works as an assistant prosecutor for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.

Derek is serving his fourth term as a state representative from northwest Ohio. He is the GOP leader in the Ohio House of Representatives. Merrin previously served on the Waterville City Council and as Mayor. Derek successfully won a very competitive primary and has the opportunity to knock out a 41+ year Democrat incumbent in a Trump +3 District.

Kevin is a former state legislator, where he represented northeast Ohio in Columbus in both the House and Senate. A small business owner who built himself up from extremely humble roots, Kevin secured the GOP nomination for OH-13, giving Republicans an excellent chance to flip this blue-collar district that President Biden won by less than 3% in 2020.

Monique is an Air Force veteran who served over 30 years, retiring with the rank of Colonel. She currently works as an attorney fighting for the rights of crime victims and business owners. The entrenched Democratic incumbent has been scandal-ridden in her first term, and Monique offers the GOP the best opportunity to flip the seat red.

Mike is a businessman and active community member fighting passionately to give Oregonians a voice in the 6th congressional district. Mike ran for the seat in 2022, coming within 2.5 points of defeating extremist Congresswoman Andrea Salinas. Mike is back for a rematch and offers Republicans an excellent chance to flip the seat.

Ryan is a ninth generation Pennsylvanian, currently serving in his sixth term as a state representative. Ryan won a competitive three-way primary and gives Republicans an excellent chance to flip this district that Biden carried by less than 1 percent in 2020. He and his wife have a son and reside in Lower Macungie Township.

Rob owns and operates a successful, third-generation electrical contracting construction company and founded RPB Ventures to reinvest in northeastern Pennsylvania communities. This seat went for Trump in 2020 by almost 3 points, and Rob has cleared the primary field, allowing him to focus on the general election.

A decorated Captain in the Army, Rob was awarded the Bronze Star Medal after deploying for two tours in Iraq. He worked as Senior Vice President of a Pittsburgh-based PNC and was elected to the PA General Assembly in 2020 and 2022. Rob is not facing a primary and can take the fight directly to the general election.

Former Congresswoman Mayra Flores is back for a rematch in South Texas. The district has rapidly shifted Republican since 2016, and with the continued border crisis, she is in a strong position to flip the seat red. As the wife of a border patrol agent, Mayra and her family understand the challenges facing South Texas.

Derrick is a Green Beret Army veteran and currently a Major in the National Guard. An attorney who clerked for two federal judges, he came within 2,000 votes of winning a crowded primary in 2022 as a first-time candidate. This is now an open seat, and Derrick gives us the best chance of flipping this suburban district this fall.

David Schweikert has spent three decades fighting to help Arizonans’ keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. As a former Majority Whip in the Arizona State Legislature, Treasurer for Maricopa County, and Congressman for Arizona’s First District, David has distinguished himself as a fierce advocate for taxpayers and a voice for fiscal responsibility.

Juan Ciscomani is a first generation American, who fought to cut taxes and help small businesses as a leader at the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a dedicated public servant who has spent the last seven years serving Arizonans as a top advisor to Governor Doug Ducey.

In the California State Assembly, Kevin Kiley distinguished himself as the state’s leading critic of Gavin Newsom’s power grab during COVID, drawing constant attention to the Governor’s overreach and even taking Newsom to court for overstepping his legal authority. Kiley is a Yale and Harvard graduate, appellate attorney, former public-school teacher and a law professor at McGeorge School of Law.

John is the grandson of immigrants, a fourth-generation farmer, and a valley native. He’s the owner of a small business he built from the ground up, led the fight and won to defend the Valley’s water and is now fighting for Californians in Congress.

David Valadao is the son of Portuguese immigrants and dairy farmers and a lifelong Valley resident. After settling in the Central Valley, Valadao’s father started a small dairy farm in the Central Valley where David still works today. In Congress, David is a bipartisan leader who fights for his community and has become a leader in agriculture and water policy.

Mike Garcia is a first-generation American and decorated Naval Officer whose became one of the first Super Hornet strike fighter pilots in the Navy. He flew over 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in 2020 became the first California Republican to flip a Democrat seat since 1998.

Young Kim became the first Korean American Republican woman to serve in Congress when she won in 2020. As an immigrant, small-business owner, and mother, she has spent her career working to ensure everyone has a chance to achieve the American Dream.

Ken Calvert is a 17-year small business owner in the restaurant and real estate development industries. First elected in 1992, Ken has spent decades fighting tirelessly for California families and small businesses.

Michelle Steel became the first Korean American Republican woman to serve in Congress after she won her election in 2020. Michelle and her family immigrated from South Korea looking for better opportunities. She embodies the American Dream is fighting to protect it for future generations.

Laurel Lee previously served as Florida’s Secretary of State, after being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis. She is a former federal prosecutor and judge for Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Laurel led the effort to strengthen Florida’s election infrastructure.

Maria Salazar was born in Miami’s Little Havana to Cuban parents who emigrated to the United States to escape socialism. Maria would go on to become a five-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist before flipping a long-time Democrat-held seat in 2020.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks served in the United States Army for 24 years as a private, nurse and physician before entering private practice with her husband, Curt. Prior to Congress, Miller-Meeks served as the Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health and as a legislator in the Iowa State Senate.

Zach Nunn is a combat veteran, small business owner and former State Senator who served on the White House’s National Security Council. Nunn deployed three times to the Middle East after 9/11, receiving numerous Defense decorations for his service.

John James is a West Point graduate and decorated combat veteran who served for eight years in the US Army. James served multiple tours of duty as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he piloted Apache helicopters. John James has been a leader in Congress from Day One.

Don Bacon served in the US Air Force for nearly 30 years, retiring as a Brigadier General. He deployed four times to the Middle East, including a year-long tour in Baghdad. In Congress, Don Bacon has been a bipartisan leader, bringing people together to get the job done.

Tom Kean Jr. is the Minority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate and the son of Governor Tom Kean. In the State Legislature, Tom Kean Jr has led efforts to crack down on corruption, reduce taxes, help small businesses and create a better education for students.

Nick LaLota was a Lieutenant in the US Navy, deploying to twenty countries during his career. After returning home from duty, Nick served on the Amityville Board of Trustees, the Chief of Staff to the Suffolk County Legislature, and Commissioner of the Suffolk County Board of Elections.

Anthony D'Esposito has dedicated his life to keeping New Yorkers safe. Anthony previously served as Town Councilman for Hempstead, the largest town on Long Island and is a both a former NYPD Detective and the former Fire Chief for Island Park Village.

Mike Lawler previously served as Deputy Town Supervisor in Orangetown, a New York State Assemblyman, Executive Director of the State Republican Party and successful political consultant. He’s also a small business owner, husband, and father. Mike pulled of the biggest upset of the 2022 election cycle, defeating the incumbent DCCC Chairman for the first time in 40 years.

Marc Molinaro was the Republican nominee for Governor against Andrew Cuomo in 2018. Marc served in the New York Assembly from 2007 – 2011, and was the youngest mayor in the United States when he was elected Mayor of Tivoli, New York in 1995 at the age of 19. He’s since gone on to serve as the executive of Dutchess County and is now bringing his sprit of hard work to Washington.

Brandon Williams is a Navy submarine veteran, software executive, and entrepreneur. During his military service, he made six strategic-deterrent patrols in the Pacific aboard the USS Georgia, serving as the Strategic Missile Officer. His knows what it takes to keep America safe and has never stopped fighting for New Yorkers in Congress.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the former Mayor of Happy Valley where she led historic community growth, balanced the budget and knows how to get the job done. In business, Lori co-founded several medical clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest. Lori made history in 2022 after being elected as Oregon’s first Latina Congresswoman.

As an FBI agent, Brian Fitzpatrick served our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom and as a national supervisor for the FBI’s Political Corruption Unit. In Congress, Brian Fitzpatrick set himself apart as a bipartisan bridge builder, who brings people together to get the job done.

Monica de la Cruz grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, put herself through college, and went on to become a successful self-made businesswoman. Monica has built a network of State Farm Insurance agencies in the area. Monica used her life experience to achieve the American Dream and works to empower others to do the same in Congress.

Jen Kiggans is a State Senator, nurse practitioner, Navy veteran, mother, and wife. Kiggans served 10 years in the Navy completing two deployments to the Persian Gulf as an H-46 and H-3 helicopter pilot. Using her GI bill, Jen returned to school to become a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practiced in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk area.