Below are the next round of endorsements by the BIPAC Action Fund. The races are varied - from general election Senate races to House primaries in solidly Republican or Democratic districts where a clearly pro-business candidate exists in contrast to others in the race. In all cases, BIPAC has consulted with local business leaders, organizations, and BIPAC members in these states and districts. BIPAC's endorsements represent the consensus agreement of the business community on the ground in these states and districts regarding the strongest candidate to support pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. We strongly encourage all of our members to also support the following candidates and work with us towards their election.
Senate:
Terri Lynn Land (R- Michigan)
Primary Election: August 5
Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, the presumptive Republican nominee is running against Rep. Gary Peters, the likely Democratic nominee for the Michigan open Senate seat. While Michigan went to President Obama in 2008 and 2012, this race is considered a tossup. Polls have the two candidates within 2-5 points from one another. Land has shown impressive fundraising to date and her record as Secretary of State, personal interviews, and history managing a family real estate development company in Michigan has shown her to be a friend of business. She is strongly supported by many of Michigan's leading employers and is the very clear choice of the business community in Michigan. Rep. Peters scored only 8% on BIPAC's 112th Congress voting record. www.terrilynnland.com
House:
Barbara Comstock (R - Virginia 10)
Party Canvass: April 26
Delegate Barbara Comstock is seeking the GOP nomination in this competitive open seat. In the Republican primary, Comstock faces conservative firebrand, state Delegate Bob Marshall. Comstock has a 95% rating from the Virginia Chamber 2013 Legislative Scorecard and is gaining broad national and local GOP and business support for her nomination. The winner of the GOP nomination will face presumptive Democratic nominee Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust. The district has a slight Republican edge, and went to Romney by 1 point in 2012 and Obama by 3 points in 2008. Comstock is supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, the US Chamber of Commerce, and many BIPAC members. www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com
Ted Lieu (D- California 33)
Primary Election: June 3
State Senator Ted Lieu is running in the open seat to replace retiring Rep. Waxman. This seat is heavily Democratic and a crowded field of 18 candidates provides an opportunity for the business community to elect a pro-business Democrat, such as Lieu, in the primary. Lieu has received the official endorsement of the Democratic Party and a number of business leaders in the district are supporting Lieu. The endorsement is supported by the CalChamber and the California Prosperity Project, as well as several BIPAC members with operations in the district. www.tedlieu.com
David Valadao (R- California 21)
Primary Election: June 3
Rep. Valadao is a House freshman running for re-election. Valadao is a Republican sitting in a district that President Obama (D) won by 11 points in 2012. The likely Democratic nominee is Amanda Renteria, former Chief of Staff for Senator Stabenow. The 21st district is known for its farming and agriculture, especially dairy, and Valadao has a solid background in dairy farming, as a managing partner of Valadao Dairy, which he started with his brothers. A friend to the business community, Valadao has previously been endorsed by BIPAC. The endorsement is supported by virtually all BIPAC members with California operations, as well as the Cal Chamber and California Prosperity Project. www.valadaoforcongress.com
Brian Ellis (R- Michigan 3)
Primary Election: August 5
Businessman Brian Ellis is challenging Tea Party Rep. Justin Amash in the Republican Primary. Amash has not been a friend to the business community, especially for his part in the Tea Party led government shutdown and efforts to default on federal debt. He also opposed a balanced budget amendment and the Keystone XL pipeline. Ellis has a business and financial services background and the backing of the Grand Rapids business community. This race represents the business community taking an important symbolic stand in favor of pro-business candidates when they mount a primary challenge to non-business oriented candidates. www.ellis4congress.com
Doug Ose (R - California 7)
Primary Election: June 3
Former Congressman Doug Ose (R) is running in the 7th district, challenging Rep. Ami Bera (D). Ose previsouly served 3 terms in the House, first elected in 1998. Also in the race are former congressional aide Igor Birman (R) and 2012 Senate nominee Elizabeth Emken (R). This is one of the most highly competitive general election races in the country. Ose is supported by the California Prosperity Project and the California Business Roundtable as well as several BIPAC members in the district. www.dougose.com
Senate:
Terri Lynn Land (R- Michigan)
Primary Election: August 5
Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, the presumptive Republican nominee is running against Rep. Gary Peters, the likely Democratic nominee for the Michigan open Senate seat. While Michigan went to President Obama in 2008 and 2012, this race is considered a tossup. Polls have the two candidates within 2-5 points from one another. Land has shown impressive fundraising to date and her record as Secretary of State, personal interviews, and history managing a family real estate development company in Michigan has shown her to be a friend of business. She is strongly supported by many of Michigan's leading employers and is the very clear choice of the business community in Michigan. Rep. Peters scored only 8% on BIPAC's 112th Congress voting record. www.terrilynnland.com
House:
Barbara Comstock (R - Virginia 10)
Party Canvass: April 26
Delegate Barbara Comstock is seeking the GOP nomination in this competitive open seat. In the Republican primary, Comstock faces conservative firebrand, state Delegate Bob Marshall. Comstock has a 95% rating from the Virginia Chamber 2013 Legislative Scorecard and is gaining broad national and local GOP and business support for her nomination. The winner of the GOP nomination will face presumptive Democratic nominee Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust. The district has a slight Republican edge, and went to Romney by 1 point in 2012 and Obama by 3 points in 2008. Comstock is supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, the US Chamber of Commerce, and many BIPAC members. www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com
Ted Lieu (D- California 33)
Primary Election: June 3
State Senator Ted Lieu is running in the open seat to replace retiring Rep. Waxman. This seat is heavily Democratic and a crowded field of 18 candidates provides an opportunity for the business community to elect a pro-business Democrat, such as Lieu, in the primary. Lieu has received the official endorsement of the Democratic Party and a number of business leaders in the district are supporting Lieu. The endorsement is supported by the CalChamber and the California Prosperity Project, as well as several BIPAC members with operations in the district. www.tedlieu.com
David Valadao (R- California 21)
Primary Election: June 3
Rep. Valadao is a House freshman running for re-election. Valadao is a Republican sitting in a district that President Obama (D) won by 11 points in 2012. The likely Democratic nominee is Amanda Renteria, former Chief of Staff for Senator Stabenow. The 21st district is known for its farming and agriculture, especially dairy, and Valadao has a solid background in dairy farming, as a managing partner of Valadao Dairy, which he started with his brothers. A friend to the business community, Valadao has previously been endorsed by BIPAC. The endorsement is supported by virtually all BIPAC members with California operations, as well as the Cal Chamber and California Prosperity Project. www.valadaoforcongress.com
Brian Ellis (R- Michigan 3)
Primary Election: August 5
Businessman Brian Ellis is challenging Tea Party Rep. Justin Amash in the Republican Primary. Amash has not been a friend to the business community, especially for his part in the Tea Party led government shutdown and efforts to default on federal debt. He also opposed a balanced budget amendment and the Keystone XL pipeline. Ellis has a business and financial services background and the backing of the Grand Rapids business community. This race represents the business community taking an important symbolic stand in favor of pro-business candidates when they mount a primary challenge to non-business oriented candidates. www.ellis4congress.com
Doug Ose (R - California 7)
Primary Election: June 3
Former Congressman Doug Ose (R) is running in the 7th district, challenging Rep. Ami Bera (D). Ose previsouly served 3 terms in the House, first elected in 1998. Also in the race are former congressional aide Igor Birman (R) and 2012 Senate nominee Elizabeth Emken (R). This is one of the most highly competitive general election races in the country. Ose is supported by the California Prosperity Project and the California Business Roundtable as well as several BIPAC members in the district. www.dougose.com
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