Washington, D.C. – E-PAC, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s Leadership PAC dedicated to electing more Republican women to Congress in 2020 and beyond, has announced the first slate of “Rising Star” endorsed women candidates for the 2020 elections.
The following endorsed candidates met E-PAC’s metrics: at least $250,000 raised in their first full quarter after announcing their candidacy, a built-out campaign team, and the ability to prove a path to victory.
- TX-32: Genevieve Collins
- FL-27: Maria Elvira Salazar
- IA-01: Ashley Hinson
- CA-48: Michelle Steel
- CA-39: Young Kim
- GA-06: Karen Handel
- NY-11: Nicole Malliotakis
- NY-18: Chele Farley
- TX-24: Beth Van Duyne
- SC-01: Nancy Mace
- FL-13: Amanda Makki
There will be additional slates of endorsed candidates next year.
“E-PAC’s mission is to recruit and support a formidable group of Republican women running for Congress in 2020, and these candidates have demonstrated their strength early on in their races,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “I worked with each of these candidates to ensure they are building strong, competitive campaigns, and I’m proud to endorse them today.”
In addition to the first slate of endorsed candidates, E-PAC has added 19 candidates to its “Women to Watch” list, which will continue to grow throughout the cycle:
- AZ-01: Tiffany Shedd
- CA-45: Lisa Sparks
- FL-26: Irina Vilariño
- GA-07: Lynne Homrich
- GA-07: Renee Unterman
- IL-14: Catalina Lauf
- IL-14: Sue Rezin
- IL-17: Esther Joy King
- KS-03: Sara Hart Weir
- KS-03: Amanda Adkins
- MN-07: Michelle Fischbach
- NJ-07: Rosemary Becchi
- NM-02: Claire Chase
- NM-02: Yvette Herrell
- PA-07: Lisa Scheller
- OK-05: Stephanie Bice
- OK-05: Terry Neese
- TX-07: Cindy Siegel
- UT-04: Kathleen Anderson
PAID FOR BY E-PAC