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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4
MEET THE FRESHMEN U.S. SENATORS ........................................................................................... 5
CALIFORNIA.............................................................................................................................. 6
ILLINOIS .................................................................................................................................... 6
INDIANA .................................................................................................................................... 7
LOUISIANA ................................................................................................................................ 7
MARYLAND ............................................................................................................................... 8
NEVADA .................................................................................................................................... 8
NEW HAMPSHIRE..................................................................................................................... 9
MEET THE FRESHMEN MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES....................... 10
ARIZONA ................................................................................................................................. 11
CALIFORNIA............................................................................................................................ 12
DELAWARE ............................................................................................................................. 14
FLORIDA ................................................................................................................................. 14
GEORGIA ................................................................................................................................ 19
HAWAII .................................................................................................................................... 20
ILLINOIS .................................................................................................................................. 20
INDIANA .................................................................................................................................. 21
KANSAS .................................................................................................................................. 22
KENTUCKY ............................................................................................................................. 23
LOUISIANA .............................................................................................................................. 23
MARYLAND ............................................................................................................................. 24
MICHIGAN ............................................................................................................................... 25
MINNESOTA ............................................................................................................................ 26
NEBRASKA ............................................................................................................................. 27
NEVADA .................................................................................................................................. 27
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NEW HAMPSHIRE................................................................................................................... 28
NEW JERSEY .......................................................................................................................... 29
NEW YORK ............................................................................................................................. 29
NORTH CAROLINA ................................................................................................................. 31
PENNSYLVANIA ...................................................................................................................... 32
TEXAS ..................................................................................................................................... 33
VIRGINIA ................................................................................................................................. 34
WASHINGTON ........................................................................................................................ 36
WISCONSIN ............................................................................................................................ 36
WYOMING ............................................................................................................................... 37
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November 14, 2016
Hello,
Direct Impact’s “New Faces in Congress and the Districts They Represent” provides an early review of
the new Members (6 in the U.S. Senate, 51 in the U.S. House of Representatives), the policies that
were the cornerstone of their campaigns, the local media in their home states or districts, and other
local influences.
It was clear from the results of the 2016 election that many voters wanted change. They didn’t feel like
their voice was being heard and they sent a clear message to elected officials that they need to listen
more and respond to the needs of their constituents. That message will not be lost on new Members of
Congress. As Members prepare for the 115th Congress and develop a new legislative agenda focused
on infrastructure investment, job creation, tax reform, and health care reform – among other things –
they and their staff will be looking to their constituents, key influencers and media back home for input
and guidance.
The following pages provide a brief introduction to the freshmen legislators from a local perspective,
offering a glimpse into their backgrounds and an overview of the states and districts they
represent. Direct Impact’s field network of public relations professionals located in every media market
and political jurisdiction in the U.S. allows us to gain invaluable insights about what moves
constituencies. Let us put these local assets to work for you. Now is the time to take your issue or
brand to the local level.
Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions or want to discuss further.
Sincerely,
Connie Partoyan
CEO
[email protected]
(202) 649-4311
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MEET THE FRESHMEN U.S. SENATORS
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California
KAMALA HARRIS (D)
Replacing Barbara Boxer (D)
Home: Sacramento, CA
Born: Oakland, CA
Previous: Attorney General of California; District Attorney of San Francisco;
Deputy District Attorney of Alameda County
Education: B.A., Howard University; J.D., University of California, Hastings
Campaign Platform: Economy, Education, Environmental Issues, Immigration
Prominent Organizations: Apple, Chevron, Naval Base San Diego,
Disneyland, Kaiser Permanente, The Boeing Company, Stanford University,
University of California, Los Angeles
Key Media Outlets: Sacramento Bee, Los Angeles Times, The San Diego
Union-Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, KABC (ABC – Los Angeles),
Telemundo 52 (Los Angeles), KCRA (NBC – Sacramento), KFMB (CBS – San
Diego), KXJZ (NPR – Sacramento)
Illinois
TAMMY DUCKWORTH (D)
Replacing Mark Kirk (R)
Home: Hoffman Estates, IL
Born: Bangkok, Thailand
Previous: U.S. House of Represenatives (IL-08); Assistant Secretary of
Veterans Affairs; Director of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Education: B.A., University of Hawaii; M.A. George Washington University;
PhD, Capella University
Campaign Platform: Veterans Affairs, Economy and Jobs, Education, Fiscal
Responsibility, Infrastructure
Prominent Organizations: Allstate Insurance, Caterpillar, McDonald's, State
Farm, Abbot Laboratories, University of Illinois, The University of Chicago,
Northwestern University, Chicago Cubs
Key Media Outlets: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, News- Gazette, The
Journal Star, State Journal-Register, WMAQ (NBC), WGN-TV, WLS (ABC),
WBEZ (NPR)
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Indiana
TODD YOUNG (R)
Replacing Dan Coates (R)
Home: Bloomington, IN
Born: Lancaster, PA
Previous: U.S. House of Representatives (IN-09); Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Education: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.B.A., University of Chicago; M.A.,
University of London; J.D, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Campaign Platform: Agriculture, Education, Health Care, Economy and Jobs,
Social Security and Medicare, National Defense
Prominent Organizations: Anthem Inc., Eli Lilly and Co., Cummins Inc., Steel
Dynamics Inc., Indiana University – Bloomington, Purdue University – West
Lafayette, University of Notre Dame
Key Media Outlets: The Indianapolis Star, The Journal Gazette, The HeraldTimes, The Times of Northwest Indiana, WXIN (FOX), WTHR (NBC), WFYI
(NPR)
Louisiana
JOHN KENNEDY (R)
David Vitter (R)
Home: Madisonville, LA
Born: Centreville, MS
Previous: Louisiana State Treasuer; Secretary of the Department of Revenue
for Louisiana; Special Counsel to Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer; attorney
Education: B.A., Vanderbilt University; J.D., University of Virginia; B.C.L.,
Magdalen College, Oxford
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, National Security, Economy
and Jobs
Prominent Organizations: Louisiana State University, Northrop Grumman Ship
Systems, Dow Chemical Company, General Motors, NASA Michoud Assembly
Facility, ExxonMobil
Key Media Outlets: The Times-Picayune, The Advocate, Shreveport Times,
WAFB (CBS), WDSU (NBC), WGNO (ABC), WRKF (NPR)
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Maryland
CHRIS VAN HOLLEN (D)
Replacing Barbara Mikulski (D)
Home: Kensington, MD
Born: Karachi, Pakistan
Previous: U.S. House of Represenatives (MD-08); Chairman of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee; Maryland State Senate; Maryland House
of Delegates
Education: B.A., Swarthmore College; M.P.P., Harvard University; J.D.,
Georgetown Law
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Education, Gun Control, Health Care
Prominent Organizations: Giant Food, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions,
Black and Decker Corp., Verizon, Northrop Grumman Corp. University of
Maryland
Key Media Outlets: Baltimore Sun, Capital Gazette, The Kensington Beacon,
Prince George’s Sentinel, The Capital Gazette, WJLA (ABC), WJZ (CBS),
WYPR (NPR)
Nevada
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO (D)
Replacing Harry Reid (D)
Home: Las Vegas, NV
Born: Las Vegas, NV
Previous: Executive Vice Chancellor, Nevada System of Higher Education;
Nevada Attorney General; Assistant County Manager (Clark County)
Education: B.A., University of Nevada, Reno; J.D., Gonzaga University School
of Law
Campaign Platform: Immigration, Social Security and Medicare, Campaign
Finance Reform, Minimum Wage
Prominent Organizations: MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment
Corporation, Wynn Resorts, The Valley Health System, University of Nevada –
Las Vegas, University of Nevada – Reno
Key Media Outlets: Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Sun, Reno GazetteJournal, KVVU (FOX), KTNV (ABC), KRNV (NBC)
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New Hampshire
MAGGIE HASSAN (D)
Replacing Kelly Ayotte (R)
Home: Boston, MA
Born: Exeter, NH
Previous: Governor of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Senate (District 23)
Education: B.A., Brown University; J.D., Northeastern University School of Law
Campaign Platform: Education, Health Care, Social Security and Medicare
Prominent Organizations: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, University
System of New Hampshire, Elliot Hospital, Dartmouth College
Key Media Outlets: New Hampshire Union Leader, Portsmouth Herald,
Concord Monitor, WMUR (ABC), WEVO (NPR)
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MEET THE FRESHMEN MEMBERS OF THE
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Arizona
TOM O'HALLERAN (D-AZ-01)
Replacing Ann Kirkpatrick (D)
Home: Yavapai County, AZ
Born: Chicago, IL
Previous: Arizona Senate (District 1); Businessman; Police Officer
Education: Lewis University; DePaul University
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Social Secuirty and Medicare,
Veterans Affairs, Education, Immigration
District Counties: Apache, Coconino, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, Gila,
Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal and Yavapai
Prominent Organizations: Banner Health, US Airways Group, PetSmart,
University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University
Key Media Outlets: Arizona Daily Sun, Tucson.com, Arizona Republic, East
Valley Tribune, Phoenix Business Journal, Maricopa Monitor, KPNX (NBC),
KUAT (NPR)
ANDY BIGGS (R-AZ-05)
Replacing Matt Salmon (R)
Home: Gilbert, AZ
Born: Tucson, AZ
Previous: Arizona Senate (District 12); Arizona Senate (District 22)
Education: B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Arizona State University;
J.D., University of Arizona
Campaign Platform: Homeland Security, Immigration, Tax Reform, Fiscal
Responsibility, Health Care, Education
District Counties: Maricopa
Prominent Organizations: Banner Health Systems, The Boeing Company,
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona State University
Key Media Outlets: East Valley Tribune, Arizona Republic, Maricopa Monitor,
KPHO-TV (CBS), KUAT (NPR)
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California
SALUD CARBAJAL (D-CA-24)
Replacing Lois Capps (D)
Home: Santa Barbara, CA
Born: Mexico
Previous: Santa Barbara First District Supervisor County Supervisor
Education: B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A. in
Organizational Management, The Fielding University.
Campaign Platform: Environmental Issues, Immigration, Education, Jobs,
Veterans Affairs, Gun Control, Health Care
District Counties: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura
Prominent Organizations: University of California – Santa Barbara, California
Polytechnic State University, Tenet Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric (Diablo
Canyon), Vandenberg Air Force Base, Alliant Techsystems, Channel
Technologies Group, Citrix Online, FLIR Systems, and Raytheon
Key Media Outlets: San Luis Obispo Tribune, Santa Barbara Independent,
Santa Barbara News-Press, KEYT-TV (ABC), KPMR-TV (Univision), KDB-FM,
KSBL-FM
JIMMY PANETTA (D-CA-20)
Replacing Sam Farr (D)
Home: Monterey County, CA
Born: Washington, DC
Previous: Deputy District Attorney in Monterey County; Intelligence Officer, U.S.
Navy Reserve
Education: J.D., Santa Clara University; B.A. in IR, University of California at
Davis.
Campaign Platform: Immigration, Jobs, Education, Enviornmental Issues,
Health Care, National Security, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz
Prominent Organizations: University of California at Santa Cruz, Plantronics,
California Certified Organic Farmers, Naval Postgraduate School, Community
Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, DRC/CTB, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Hyatt
Regency, Monterey Peninsula College
Key Media Outlets: Santa Cruz Sentinel, Monterey County Herald, Monterey
County Weekly, KMUV-TV (Telemundo), KSBW-TV (NBC), KCBA-TV (FOX),
KAZU-FM (NPR)
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NANETTE BARRAGÁN (D-CA-44)
Replacing Janice Hahn (D)
Home: Hermosa Beach, CA
Born: Harbor City, CA
Previous: Attorney; Hermosa Beach City Council; White House Office of Public
Liaison (Clinton)
Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; J.D., University of
Southern California
Campaign Platform: Education, Economy and Jobs, Social Security and
Medicare, Immigration, Enviornmental Issues
District Counties: Los Angeles
Prominent Organizations: Shell Oil Company, Prime Wheel Corporation, Mag
Aerospace Industries, The Pepsi Bottling Group, General Mills, Epson America,
Inc., Boeing Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Gulfstream Aerospace
Key Media Outlets: Los Angeles Times, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Los
Angeles Sentinel, The Grunion Gazette, The Downtown Gazette, The Uptown
Gazette, La Opinión, KCBS-TV (CBS), KNBC-TV (NBC), KPCC (NPR)
LOU CORREA (D-CA-46)
Replacing Loretta Sanchez (D)
Home: Santa Ana, CA
Born: Anaheim, CA
Previous: California State Senate (District 34); Teacher; Investment Banker;
Real Estate Broker
Education: B.A., California State University, Fullerton; J.D. and M.B.A.,
University of California, Los Angeles
Campaign Platform: Education, Public Safety, Health Care
District Counties: Orange
Prominent Organizations: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Kaiser Permanente,
AT&T, Time Warner Cable, L-3 Communications, Xerox, Ultimate Software, TMobile, Open Doors, Ingram Micro
Key Media Outlets: The Orange County Register, Voice of OC, OC Weekly, Los
Angeles Times, KABC-TV (ABC), KNBC-TV (NBC), KTTV-TV (FOX)
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Delaware
LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER (D-DE-AT LARGE)
Replacing John Carney (D)
Home: Wilmington, DE
Born: Philadelphia, PA
Previous: Delaware Labor Secretary; Delaware Deputy Secretary of Health and
Social Services; Delaware State Personnel Director; CEO, Metropolitan
Wilmington Urban League
Education: B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.A., University of Delaware
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Health Care, Social Security,
Education
District Counties: At-Large
Prominent Organizations: DuPont, AstraZeneca, MBNA, Dover Air Force
Base, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Bloom Energy, University of Delaware
Key Media Outlets: Delaware News Journal, Newark Post, Delaware State
News, WDEL-AM 1150, WDOV-AM 1410, WWTX-AM 1290
Florida
MATT GAETZ (R-FL-01)
Replacing Jeff Miller (R)
Home: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Born: Hollywood, FL
Previous: Florida House of Representatives (District 1)
Education: B.S., Florida State University; J.D., William & Mary Law
School
Campaign Platform: Veterans Affairs, Second Amendment, Economy
and Jobs, Immigration
District Counties: Escambia, Holmes, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and
Walton
Prominent Organizations: Eglin Air Force Base, University of West
Florida, Gulf Power Company, Baptist Health Care Corporation
Key Media Outlets: Pensacola News Journal, Escambia Sun Press,
Pensacola Magazine, WEAR-TV (ABC), WUWF-FM (NPR)
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NEAL DUNN (R-FL-02)
Replacing Gwen Graham (D)
Home: Panama City, FL
Born: Boston, MA
Previous: Surgeon, U.S. Army
Education: B.S., Washington & Lee University; M.D., George
Washington University Medical School
Campaign Platform: Health Care, Economy and Jobs, Immigration,
Second Amendment
District Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsen, Gulf, Holmes,
Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and
Washington
Prominent Organizations: Florida State University, Florida A&M
University, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tyndall Air Force Base
Key Media Outlets: The Tallahassee Democrat, The Panama City News
Herald, WTXL-TV (ABC), WTHL-TV (FOX), WPGX-TV (FOX), WTSU-FM
(NPR)
JOHN RUTHERFORD (R-FL-04)
Replacing Ander Crenshaw (R)
Home: Jacksonville, FL
Born: Omaha, NE
Previous: Duvall County Sheriff; Duvall County Director of Corrections
Education: B.S., Florida State University; FBI National Academy
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Health Care, Veterans Affairs,
Second Amendment
District Counties: Baker, Duvall and Nassau
Prominent Organizations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station
Mayport, CSX, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Key Media Outlets: Florida Times-Union, The Jacksonville Business
Journal, WJXT-TV (CBS), WTLV-TV (NBC), WHCT (NPR)
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AL LAWSON (D-FL-05)
Replacing Corrine Brown (D)
Home: Tallahassee, FL
Born: Midway, FL
Previous: Florida Senate (District 6); Florida State House of
Representatives
Education: B.S., Florida A&M University; M.P.A., Florida State University
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Education, Veterans Affairs,
Social Security and Medicare
District Counties: Baker, Columbia, Duval, Gadsden, Hamilton,
Jefferson, Leon and Madison
Prominent Organizations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, CSX, Walt
Disney World, Publix
Key Media Outlets: Florida Times-Union, The Jacksonville Business
Journal, Orlando Sentinel, WJXT-TV (CBS), WTLV-TV (NBC), WFTV
(ABC), WMFE (NPR)
STEPHANIE MURPHY (D-FL-07)
Replacing John Mica (R)
Home: Winter Park, FL
Born: Vietnam
Previous: Executive, Sungate Capital; Professor, Rollins College, National
Security Specialist, Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense
Education: B.A., College of William and Mary; M.S., Georgetown University
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Education, Environmental Issues,
Health Care
District Counties: Seminole, Orange and Volusia
Prominent Organizations: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida,
Convergys
Key Media Outlets: The Observer, Orlando Sentinel, WESH (NBC), WMFE
(NPR)
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DARREN SOTO (D-FL-09)
Replacing Alan Grayson (D)
Home: Orlando, FL
Born: Ringwood, NJ
Previous: Florida State Senate, Florida House of Representatives
Education: B.A., Rutgers University; J.D., George Washington
Campaign Platform: Jobs and the Economy, Climate Change, Health Care,
Immigration Reform, Gun Control
District Counties: Osceola, Polk and Orange
Prominent Organizations: Walt Disney Company, Gaylord Palms Resort &
Convention Center, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Publix
Key Media Outlets: Orlando Sentinel, WESH (NBC – Orlando), WFTV (ABC),
WMFE (NPR)
VAL DEMINGS (D-FL-10)
Replacing Daniel Webster (R)
Home: Orlando, FL
Born: Jacksonville, FL
Previous: Chief of the Orlando Police Department
Education: B.S., Florida State University
Campaign Platform: Crime, Education, Health Care, Social Security and
Medicare
District Counties: Orange, Lake and Polk
Prominent Organizations: Walt Disney World, Adventist Health System, Publix,
Universal Studios Florida
Key Media Outlets: Orlando Sentinel, The Ledger, WFTV (ABC), WESH (NBC),
WMFE (NPR)
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BRIAN MAST (R-FL-18)
Replacing Patrick Murphy (D)
Home: Fort Pierce, FL
Born: Grand Rapids, MI
Previous: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Education: South Christian High School
Campaign Platform: Veterans Affairs, Healthcare, Economy and Jobs, National
Security, Immigration
District Counties: St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach
Prominent Organizations: Florida Crystals, Florida Atlantic University,
Martin Health System, Florida Power & Light Company
Key Media Outlets: Palm Beach Post, TCPalm, WPBF-TV (ABC),
WFLX-TV (FOX), WXEL-FM (PBS)
CHARLIE CRIST (D-FL-13)
Replacing David Jolly (R)
Home: St. Petersburg, FL
Born: Altoona, PA
Previous: Governor of Florida; Florida Attorney General
Education: B.A., Florida State University; J.D. Samford University Cumberland
School of Law
Campaign Platform: Environmental Issues, Social Security and Medicare,
Health Care, Immigration
District Counties: Pinellas
Prominent Organizations: Home Shopping Network, Raymond James
Financial, Duke Energy Florida, St. Petersburg College
Key Media Outlets: Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Business Journal,
WFTS-TV (ABC), WTVT-TV (FOX), WFLA-AM
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FRANCIS ROONEY (R-FL-19)
Replacing Curt Clawson (R)
Home: Naples, FL
Born: Muskogee, OK
Previous: U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See; CEO, Rooney Holdings; CEO,
Manhattan Construction Group
Education: B.A., Georgetown University; J.D., Georgetown University Law
Center
Campaign Platform: Jobs and the Economy, Spending, Veterans
District Counties: Collier and Lee
Prominent Organizations: Florida Gulf Coast University
Key Media Outlets: The News-Press, Naples Daily News, WZVN-TV
(ABC- Fort Myers)
Georgia
DREW FERGUSON (R-GA-03)
Replacing Lynn Westmoreland (R)
Home: West Point, GA
Born: West Point, GA
Previous: Mayor of West Point; Dentist
Education: B.A., University of Georgia; M.D., Medical College of Georgia
Campaign Platform: Immigration, National Security, National Defense,
Government Accountability, Tax Reform, Second Amendment
District Counties: Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Harris, Heard, Henry, Lamar,
Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson
Prominent Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Emory University/Emory Healthcare,
The Home Depot, AT&T, Coca-Cola, SunTrust Banks, Georgia Institute of
Technology
Key Media Outlets: The Valley Times-News, The Newnan Times-Herald, The
Atlanta Journal Constitution, WAGA-TV (FOX), WSB-TV (ABC), WABE (NPR)
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Hawaii
COLLEEN HANABUSA (D-HI-01)
Replacing Mark Takai (D)
Home: Honolulu, HI
Born: Honolulu, HI
Previous: U.S. House of Representatives (HI-01); Hawaii Senate (District 21)
Education: B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa; J.D., University of Hawaii, Manoa
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Social Secuirty and Medicare,
Veterans Affairs, Enviornmental Issues, Education, Health Care
District Counties: Honolulu
Prominent Organizations: Hawaiian Airlines, First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of
Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Company, University of Hawaii System, United States
Navy Pacific Fleet
Key Media Outlets: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Honolulu Magazine, KBFD TV,
KGMB (CBS), KHON TV, KITV (ABC), HPR (NPR)
Illinois
BRAD SCHNEIDER (D-IL-10)
Replacing Robert Dold (R)
Home: Deerfield, IL
Born: Denver, CO
Previous: U.S. House of Representatives (IL-10); Management Consultant;
Industrial Engineer
Education: B.A., Northwestern University; M.B.A., Northwestern University
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Fiscal Responsibility, Campaign
Finance, Education, Enviornmental Issues, Gun Control
District Counties: Cook and Lake
Prominent Organizations: CDW, Walgreens, Underwriters Laboratories, Baxter
Healthcare, AbbVie, Allstate Insurance, Mondelez International, HSBC, Naval
Station Great Lakes
Key Media Outlets: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Lake County NewsSun, WGN, WFLD (FOX), WBEZ (NPR)
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RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI (D-IL-08)
Replacing Tammy Duckworth (D)
Home: Schaumburg, IL
Born: Peoria, IL
Previous: President, Sivananthan Labs; President, Episolar, Inc.; Illinois
Housing Development Authority; Illinois Special Assistant Attorney General,
Public Integrity Unit
Education: B.A., Princeton University; J.D., Harvard University
Campaign Platform: Homeland Secuirty, Social Security and Medicare, Student
Debt, Opioid/Drug Crisis, Veterans Affairs, Enviornmental Issues
District Counties: Kane, DuPage and Cook
Prominent Organizations: Zurich North American Insurance, Motorola
Solutions, OptumRx, IBM, J.P Morgan Chase
Key Media Outlets: Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's
Chicago Business, WGN, WLS-TV (ABC), WBEZ (NPR)
Indiana
TREY HOLLINGSWORTH (R-IN-09)
Replacing Todd Young (R)
Home: Jeffersonville, IN
Born: Clinton, TN
Previous: Owner, Hollingsworth Capital Partners
Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, First Amendment, Family
Values
District Counties: Brown, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Johnson,
Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Scott and Washington
Prominent Organizations: Indiana University Medical Center, Indiana
University Bloomington, Cook Group
Key Media Outlets: Herald Times, Indianapolis Star, The Courier-Journal,
WTTV (CBS – Bloomingon), WFIU (NPR)
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JIM BANKS (R-IN-03)
Replacing Marlin Stutzman (R)
Home: Columbia City, IN
Born: Columbia City, IN
Previous: Indiana Senate (District 17); Liutenant, U.S. Navy; Commercial Real
Estate
Education: B.A., Indiana University Bloomington; M.B.A., Grace College &
Seminary
Campaign Platform: National Defense, Veterans Affairs, Health Care, First
Amendment, Second Amendment, Tax Reform
District Counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, LaGrange, Noble,
Steuben, Wells, Whitley, Blackford and Kosciusko
Prominent Organizations: Parkview Health Systems, General Motors, Lincoln
Financial Group, Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne
Key Media Outlets: The Journal Gazette, Indianapolis Star, WANE-TV (CBS),
WBOI (NPR)
Kansas
ROGER MARSHALL (R-KS-01)
Replacing Tim Huelskamp (R)
Home: Great Bend, KS
Born: El Dorado, KS
Previous: Obstetrician; U.S. Army Reserves
Education: B.S., Kansas State University; M.D., University of Kansas School of
Medicine
Campaign Platform: Health Care, Economy, Second Amendment, Agriculture
District Counties: Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Phillips, Smith, Jewell,
Republic, Washington, Marshall, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Rooks,
Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawottomie, Wallace, Logan, Gove,
Trego, Ellis, Russell, Lincoln, Ottowa, Dickinson, Geary, Wabunsee, Greeley,
Wichita, Scoot, Lane, Ness, Rush, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Morris, Lyon,
Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Rice, McPherson, Marion, Chase,
Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, Ford, Reno, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade
and Ashland
Prominent Organizations: Kansas State University, Via Christi Hospital
Key Media Outlets: The Mercury, Salina Journal, Garden City Telegram,
WIBW, KPR (NPR)
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Kentucky
JAMES COMER (R-KY-01)
Replacing Ed Whitfield (R)
Home: Tompkinsville, KY
Born: Tompkinsville, KY
Previous: Agriculture Commissioner of Kentucky; Kentucky House of
Representatives (District 53)
Education: B.A., Western Kentucky University
Campaign Platform: Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility, Second Amendment,
Family Values, Government Accountability, Education
District Counties: Adair, Allen, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey
Christian, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Fulton, Graves, Henderson,
Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McCracken,
McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Russell, Simpson, Taylor, Todd,
Trigg, Union, Washington and Webster
Prominent Organizations: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Western Baptist
Hospital, Briggs & Stratton, Western Kentucky University
Key Media Outlets: The Gleaner, Paducah Sun, Kentucky New Era, WPSD
(NBC), WKU (NPR)
Louisiana
CLAY HIGGINS (R-LA-03)
Replacing Charles Boustany Jr. (R)
Home: Port Barre, LA
Born: New Orleans, LA
Previous: Deputy Marshal for the City of Lafayette; St. Landry Parish Sheriff's
Office; Port Barre Police Department; U.S. Army Military Peace Corps; U.S.
National Guard
Education: Lousiana State University
Campaign Platform: Immigration, Health Care, Second Amendment, Energy
Issues, Government Accountability
District Parishes: Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis,
Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermillion and St. Landry
Prominent Organizations: University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Baker Hughes,
Wood Group, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Key Media Outlets: The Daily Advertiser, American Press, KLFY (CBS)
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MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA-04)
Replacing John Fleming (R)
Home: Benton, LA
Born: Shreveport, LA
Previous: Louisiana House of Representatives (District 8); attorney
Education: B.A. Louisiana State University; J.D., Louisiana State University
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, National Defense, Immigartion,
Infrastructure
District Parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De
Soto, Evangeline, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Union, Vernon, Webster and
St. Landry
Prominent Organizations: Barksdale Air Force Base, General Motors,
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Caesars
Entertainment Corporation
Key Media Outlets: Shreveport Times, Leesville Daily Leader, KSLA (CBS),
KTBS (ABC), Red River Radio (NPR)
Maryland
ANTHONY BROWN (D-MD-04)
Replacing Donna Edwards (D)
Home: Prince George’s County, MD
Born: Huntington, NY
Previous: Lieutenant Governor of Maryland; Maryland House of Delegates
(District 25); U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General
Education: B.A., Harvard College; J.D., Harvard Law School
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Education, Crime, National Security,
Environmental Issues, Immigration
District Counties: Prince George's and Anne Arundel
Prominent Organizations: Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington,
UPS, U.S. Census Bureau, University of Maryland, College Park
Key Media Outlets: Capital Gazette, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post,
WRC-TV (NBC), WJLA-TV (ABC), WTOP, WYPR (NPR)
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JAMIE RASKIN (D-MD-08)
Replacing Chris Van Hollen (D)
Home: Takoma Park, MD
Born: Washington, DC
Previous: Majority Whip of the Maryland Senate; Maryland Senate (District 20);
Constitutional Law Professor and Director, LL.M. program on Law and
Government, American University; Author
Education: B.A., Harvard College; J.D., Harvard Law School
Campaign Platform: Enviornmental Issues, Gun Control, Economy and Jobs,
Health Care, Social Security and Medicare, Education
District Counties: Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery
Prominent Organizations: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Marriott International,
Lockheed Martin
Key Media Outlets: Montgomery County Sentinel, The Frederick News-Post,
The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, WRC-TV (NBC), WJLA-TV (ABC),
WTOP, WYPR (NPR)
Michigan
JACK BERGMAN (R-MI-01)
Replacing Dan Benishek (R)
Home: Watersmeet, MI
Born: Upper Peninsula, MI
Previous: Liutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps; Pilot, Northwest Airlines;
Businessman
Education: B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.B.A., University of West Florida
Campaign Platform: Trade, Education, Economy and Jobs, Tax Reform, Fiscal
Responsibility, Veterans Affairs, National Security
District Counties: Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix,
Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand
Traverse, Houghton, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac,
Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Menominee, Montmorency, Ontonagon, Oscoda,
Otsego, Presque Isle and Schoolcraft
Prominent Organizations: Munson Medical Center, Pioneer Surgical
Technology, Northern Michigan University
Key Media Outlets: Traverse City Record-Eagle, The Mining Journal, Detroit
Free Press, WBPN (NBC), WJMN (CBS), WICA (NPR)
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PAUL MITCHELL (R-MI-10)
Replacing Candice Miller (R)
Home: Dryden Township, MI
Born: Waterford Township, MI
Previous: CEO, Ross Medical Education Center; Chairman, Faith & Freedom
Coalition of Michigan
Education: B.A., Michigan State University
Campaign Platform: National Security, Immigration, Fiscal Responsibility,
Economy and Jobs, Agriculture
District Counties: Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, Huron, Tuscola and Macomb
Prominent Organizations: General Motors, Chrysler Group, Ford Motor
Company, St. John Providence Health System
Key Media Outlets: The Macomb Daily, The County Press, The Sanilac County
News, Detroit Free Press, WDIV (NBC), WJBK (FOX), Michigan Radio (NPR)
Minnesota
JASON LEWIS (R-MN-02)
Replacing John Kline (R)
Home: Woodbury, MN
Born: Waterloo, IA
Previous: Host, The Jason Lewis Show; Political Commentator
Education: B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., University of Colorado at
Denver
Campaign Platform: Economy and Jobs, Fiscal Responsibility, Tax Reform,
National Security, Veterans Affairs, Health Care
District Counties: Scott, Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Rice and Washington
Prominent Organizations: Target Corporation, U.S. Bancorp, Anoka Technical
College, Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce, CentraCare Health System,
University of Minnesota
Key Media Outlets: St. Paul Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, St. Cloud Times, Star
News Weekender, KARE (NBC), KNOW (NPR)
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Nebraska
DON BACON (R-NE-02)
Replacing Brad Ashford (D)
Home: Papillion, NE
Born: Momence, IL
Previous: Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force
Education: B.A, Northern Illinois University; M.A., University of Phoenix; M.A.,
National War College
Campaign Platform: Social Security, National Security, Family Values, Health
Care, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Douglas and Sarpy
Prominent Organizations: Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska Medicine, Union
Pacific Railroad, Berkshire Hathaway, ConAgra, Mutual of Omaha, TD
Ameritrade, University of Nebraska Omaha
Key Media Outlets: Omaha World-Herald, Lincoln Journal Star, The Daily
Record, KETV (ABC), KIOS (NPR)
Nevada
JACKY ROSEN (D-NV-03)
Replacing Joe Heck (R)
Home: Henderson, NV
Born: Chicago, IL
Previous: Computer Programmer; Software Developer
Education: B.A., University of Minnesota
Campaign Platform: Jobs and Economy, Immigration, National Security, Health
Care, Social Security and Medicare, Vterans Issues
District Counties: Clark
Prominent Organizations: MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment
Corp., Wynn Resorts, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Key Media Outlets: Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas
Tribune, KTNV (ABC), KNPR (NPR)
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RUBEN KIHUEN (D-NV-04)
Replacing Cresent Hardy (R)
Home: Las Vegas, NV
Born: Guadalajara, Mexico
Previous: Nevada Senate (District 10); Nevada Assembly (District 11)
Education: B.S., University of Nevada Las Vegas
Campaign Platform: Income Inequality, Education, Student Debt, Minimum
Wage, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Clark, Lyon, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Mineral, Nye, White Pine
Prominent Organizations: MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment
Corp., Wynn Resorts, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Key Media Outlets: Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas
Tribune, KTNV (ABC), KNPR (NPR)
New Hampshire
CAROL SHEA-PORTER (D-NH-01)
Replacing Frank Guinta (R)
Home: Rochester, NH
Born: New York City, NY
Previous: U.S. House of Representatives (NH-01); Social Worker; Community
College Instructor
Education: B.A., University of New Hampshire
Campaign Platform: Jobs and Economy, Government Accountability,
Opioid/Drug Crisis, Health Care, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack,
Rockingham, Strafford
Prominent Organizations: Concord Hospital, Lincoln National Corporation,
Elliot Hospital, Fidelity Investments
Key Media Outlets: New Hampshire Union Leader, New Hampshire Sunday
News, WMUR (ABC), New Hampshire Public Radio
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New Jersey
JOSH GOTTHEIMER (D-NJ-05)
Replacing Scott Garrett (R)
Home: Wyckoff, NJ
Born: North Caldwell, NJ
Previous: Attorney; Speechwriter for Bill Clinton; Advisor for Presidential
Campaigns of Wesley Clark, John Kerry and Hillary Clinton
Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Harvard Law School
Campaign Platform: Economy, Tax Reform, Infrastructure, Health Care,
Education
District Counties: Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren
Prominent Organizations: Maquet Cardiovascular, St. Joseph's Hospital and
Medical Center, Toys “R” Us, UPS, Valley National Bank, Cytec Industries
Key Media Outlets: The Star-Ledger, The Record, WCBS‑TV (CBS), WXPJ
(NPR)
New York
TOM SUOZZI (D-NY-03)
Replacing Steve Israel (D)
Home: Glen Cove, NY
Born: Glen Cove, NY
Previous: Nassau County Executive; Mayor of Glen Cove, NY
Education: B.A., Boston College; J.D., Fordham University School of Law
Campaign Platform: Jobs and Economy, Infrastructure, Environmental Issues,
Health Care, National Security, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Suffolk and Nassau
Prominent Organizations: Altice USA, Sands Point Seaplane Base, Verizon
Communications
Key Media Outlets: The New York Times, Newsday, Queens Ledger, WABCTV (ABC), WCBS-TV (CBS), WNBC (NBC), WNYW (FOX), WNYC (NPR), 1010
WINS
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ADRIANO ESPAILLAT (D-NY-13)
Replacing Charles Rangel (D)
Home: New York City, NY
Born: Santiago, Dominican Republic
Previous: New York State Senate (District 31); New York State Assembly
(District 72)
Education: B.S., Queens College
Campaign Platform: Affordable Housing, Economy, Immigration, Education,
Criminal Justice Reform
District Counties: New York City (Harlem, Inwood, Marble Hill, Spanish
Harlem, Washington Heights, and portions of Morningside Heights and Upper
West Side)
Prominent Organizations: Verizon Communications, MetLife, JP Morgan
Chase & Co., Citigroup, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Partnership for New York
City, Columbia University, New York University
Key Media Outlets: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York
Daily News, New York Post, Newsday, WABC-TV (ABC), WCBS-TV (CBS),
WNBC (NBC), WNYW (FOX), WNYC (NPR), 1010 WINS
JOHN FASO (R-NY-19)
Replacing Chris Gibson (R)
Home: Long Island, NY
Born: Kinderhook, NY
Previous: New York State Assembly (District 102)
Education: B.A., State University of New York, Brockport; J.D., Georgetown
University
Campaign Platform: Veterans Affairs, Second Amendment, Government
Accountability, Economy and Jobs, National Security
District Counties: Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan,
Ulster, Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery and Rensselaer
Prominent Organizations: Albany Medical Center Hospital, General Electric
Co., Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp.
Key Media Outlets: The Daily Star, Times Union, WBNG-TV, WSQC-FM (NPR)
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CLAUDIA TENNEY (R-NY-22)
Replacing Richard Hanna (R)
Home: New Hartford, NY
Born: New Hartford, NY
Previous: New York State Assembly (Distrct 101); Attorney; Political
Commentator; Publisher and Corporate Counsel, Tenney Media Group; Staff
Member, Consulate General of Yugoslavia
Education: B.A., Colgate University; J.D. University of Cincinnati
Campaign Platform: Economy, Health Care, Immigration, Tax Reform, Fiscal
Responsibility, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Broome, Herkimer,
Oswego and Tioga
Prominent Organizations: ConMed Corporation, Indium Corporation,
Binghamton University, Hamilton University
Key Media Outlets: Observer‑Dispatch, Press & Sun‑Bulletin, KDRV / KDKF
(ABC), WBNG‑TV (CBS), WRVO (NPR)
North Carolina
TED BUDD (R-NC-13)
Replacing George E.B. Holding (R)
Home: Forsyth County, NC
Born: Davie County, NC
Previous: Businessman
Education: B.A., Appalachian State University; M.A., Wake Forest University
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, Family Values, Fical
Responsibility, Second Amendment
District Counties: Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Nash, Vance,
Wake, Wayne and Wilson
Prominent Organizations: IBM, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Duke Energy,
North Carolina State University
Key Media Outlets: The News and Observer, The Charlotte Observer, WTVD
(ABC), WNCN (CBS), WUNC (NPR)
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Pennsylvania
DWIGHT EVANS (D-PA-02)
Replacing Chaka Fattah (D)
Home: Philadelphia, PA
Born: Philadelphia, PA
Previous: Pennsylvania House of Representatives (District 203); Teacher
Education: B.A., La Salle University; Community College of Philadelphia
Campaign Platform: Infrastructure, Economy, Education
District Counties: Montgomery County and City of Phildephia (partial)
Prominent Organizations: Comcast, Lockheed Martin, Aramark, US Airways,
Sunoco, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, La Salle University,
Drexel University, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Key Media Outlets: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Business Journal,
Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia Tribune, WPVI (ABC), WCAU (NBC), WTXF
(FOX), KYW (CBS), WXPN (NPR)
BRIAN FITZPATRICK (R-PA-08)
Replacing Mike Fitzpatrick (R)
Home: Levittown, PA
Born: Levittown, PA
Previous: Special Agent, FBI; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
Education: B.A., LaSalle University; J.D., Penn State University
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, National Security, Fiscal
Responsibility, Health Care
District Counties: Bucks and Montgomery
Prominent Organizations: Giant Food Stores, Northtec, St. Mary Medical
Center
Key Media Outlets: The Advance, Bristol Pilot, The Philadelphia Inquirer,
WCAU (ABC), WXPN (NPR)
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LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA-16)
Replacing Joseph Pitts (R)
Home: West Lampeter Township, PA
Born: Lancaster, PA
Previous: Pennsylvania Senate (District 13); West Lampeter Township
Supervisor; West Lampeter Township Planning Commission; President,
Smucker Company
Education: B.A., Franklin & Marshall College and Lebanon Valley College
Campaign Platform: Health Care, Immigration, Fiscal Responsibility, Education
District Counties: Chester, Lancaster County and Berks
Prominent Organizations: East Penn Manufacturing, Reading Hospital &
Medical Center, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Boscov’s Department Store
Key Media Outlets: Reading Eagle, The Philadelphia Inquirer, WFMZ‑TV,
WXPN (NPR)
Texas
VICENTE GONZÁLEZ (D-TX-15)
Replacing Ruben Hinojosa (D)
Home: McAllen, TX
Born: Corpus Christi, TX
Previous: Attorney
Education: GED, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; J.D., Texas A&M
University
Campaign Platform: Health Care, Education, Veterans Affairs, National
Security, Immigration
District Counties: Brooks, Duval, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Karnes, Live
Oak and Wilson
Prominent Organizations: H-E-B, USAA, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Valero
Energy
Key Media Outlets: San Antonio Express‑News, The Monitor, KFXV (FOX),
WOAI (NBC), KSTX (NPR)
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JODEY ARRINGTON (R-TX-19)
Replacing Randy Neugebauer (R)
Home: Lubbock, TX
Born: Plainview, TX
Previous: President, Scott Laboratories; Vice Chancellor, Texas Tech University
System; Deputy Federal Coordinator/ Chief Operating Officer, Office of the
Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding; Chief of Staff, FDIC; Special
Assistant to President George W. Bush
Education: B.A., Texas Tech University; M.P.A., Texas Tech University;
Certificate of International Business Management, Georgetown University
Campaign Platform: National Security, Border Security, Economy, Government
Accountability
District Counties: Bailey, Borden, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Fisher, Floyd,
Gaines, Garza, Hale, Haskell, Hockley, Howard, Jones, Kent, Lamb, Lubbock,
Lynn, Nolan, Parmer, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Terry,
Throckmorton, Yoakum and Young
Prominent Organizations: Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System,
Dyess Air Force Base
Key Media Outlets: Lubbock Avalanche‑Journal, Abilene Reporter‑News,
KCBD (NBC), KTAB‑TV (CBS), KTTZ (NPR)
Virginia
SCOTT TAYLOR (R-VA-02)
Replacing Scott Rigell (R)
Home: Virginia Beach, VA
Born: Baltimore, MD
Previous: Virginia House of Delegates (District 85); Real Estate Broker; U.S.
Navy SEAL
Education: B.L.A., Harvard University
Campaign Platform: First Amendment Issues, Second Amendment Issues,
Tenth Amendment Issues, Government Accountability, Economy
District Counties: Accomack and Northampton Counties, the City of Virginia
Beach and parts of the cities of Norfolk and Hampton
Prominent Organizations: Naval Station Norfolk,
Key Media Outlets: The Virginian‑Pilot, Daily Press, WAVY‑TV, WTKR (CBS),
WHRO (NPR)
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DONALD MCEACHIN (D-VA-04)
Replacing J. Randy Forbes (R)
Home: Nuremberg, West Germany
Born: Henrico County, VA
Previous: Virginia Senate (District 9); Virginia House of Delegates (District 74);
Attorney
Education: B.S., The American University; J.D., University of Virginia; M.Div.,
Virginia Union University
Campaign Platform: Economy, Veterans Affairs, Health Care, Civil Rights,
Environment, Fiscal Responsibility
District Counties: Amelia, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Isle
of Wight, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Southampton and Sussex
counties, and the cities of Chesapeake, Colonial Heights, Emporia, Franklin,
Hopewell, Petersburg and Suffolk
Prominent Organizations: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Capital One, Sentara
Healthcare One, Capital One, SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Key Media Outlets: Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Progress‑Index, The
Virginian‑Pilot, WWBT (NBC), WVEC-TV (ABC), WCVE (NPR)
THOMAS GARRETT (R-VA-05)
Replacing Robert Hurt (R)
Home: Buckingham County, VA
Born: Atlanta, GA
Previous: Virginia Senate (District 22); Attorney; U.S. Army
Education: B.A., University of Richmond; J.D., University of Richmond
Campaign Platform: Student Debt, Government Accountability, Second
Amendment Rights, Veterans Affairs
District Counties: Greene, Campbell, Bedford, Albemarle, Nelson, Fluvanna,
Buckingham, Cumberland, Appomattox, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Lunenburg,
Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Fauquier,
Rappahannock and Madison counties, as well as the independent cities of
Bedford, Charlottesville and Danville
Prominent Organizations: Goodyear, Nestle, University of Virginia, University
of Virginia Medical Center
Key Media Outlets: The Daily Progress, GoDanRiver.com, Richmond TimesDispatch, WVIR-TV (ABC), WDBJ (CBS), WTVF (NPR)
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Washington
PRAMILA JAYAPAL (D-WA-07)
Replacing Jim McDermott (D)
Home: Seattle, WA
Born: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Previous: Activist and Founder, Hate Free Zone; Author; Financial Analyst
Education: B.A., Georgetown University; M.B.A., Northwestern University
Campaign Platform: Health Care, Civil Rights, Environment, Immigration,
Education
District Counties: King and Snohomish
Prominent Organizations: Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Joint Base LewisMcChord, University of Washington
Key Media Outlets: The Seattle Times, Seattle Post‑Intelligencer, Seattle
Weekly, KING-TV (NBC), KOMO-TV (ABC), KUOW-FM (NPR)
Wisconsin
MIKE GALLAGHER (R-WI-08)
Replacing Reid Ribble (R)
Home: Green Bay, WI
Born: Green Bay, WI
Previous: National Security Advisor, Scott Walker's 2016 Presidential
Campaign; Staff Member, Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN); U.S. Marine Corps
Education: B.A., Princeton University; M.A., National Intelligence University
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, National Security, Fiscal
Responsibility, Environment, Trade
District Counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee,
Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca and Winnebago
Prominent Organizations: Humana, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin,
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Schneider National, Green Bay Packers
Key Media Outlets: Green Bay Press Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
WGBA-TV (NBC), Wisconsin Public Radio (NPR)
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Wyoming
LIZ CHENEY (R-WY-AT-LARGE)
Replacing Cynthia Lummis (R)
Home: Wilson, WY
Born: Madison, WI
Previous: Political Commentator; Co-founder, Keep America Safe; U.S. State
Department; USAID Officer; Attorney
Education: B.A., Colorado College; J.D., University of Chicago
Campaign Platform: Government Accountability, Energy, Agriculture,
Immigration, Veterans Affairs, Education
District Counties: At-Large
Prominent Organizations: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, University of Wyoming,
Cloud Peak Energy, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Key Media Outlets: Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Casper Journal, KGWN (CBS),
KTWO-TV (ABC), KUWR (NPR)
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