The 11 Most Important Races for Bankers
 
Each election year Friends of Traditional Banking makes two key endorsements. One has already been made for Sen. Jon Tester of Montana (learn more here: https://friendsoftraditionalbanking.com/index.php/donate-to-candidates)
But one more endorsement will be made next month, and the FOTB Advisory Council has identified a "short list" of eleven key races they are looking at. All of these are strong candidates that respect the role banking plays in the success of the American economy:
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY)

An important member of the House Financial Services Committee, Barr's race is a "toss up" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://www.andybarrforcongress.com
Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI)

A long time ally of community banks, Bishop's tight race is a "leans R" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://www.electmikebishop.com
Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA)

A steadfast advocate for banking, Blum's race is a "toss up" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://rodblum.com
Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC)

A critical member of the House Financial Services Committee, Budd's close race "leans R" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://tedbudd.com
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA)

A smart Congressman that understands the critical role of banking in our economy, Denham's race is a "toss up" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://jeffdenham.com
Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)

An ally on the Senate Banking Committee who was endorsed by FOTB in 2012, Heller is up for reelection this year in a race classed as a "toss up" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://www.deanheller.com
Rep. French Hill (R-AR)

An important member of the House Financial Services Committee, Hill's race "leans R" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://www.electfrench.com
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL)

A key member of the House Financial Services Committee, Hultgren's race "leans R" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://randyhultgren.com
Rep. Mia Love (R-UT)

A highly effective member of the House Financial Services Committee, Love's race is a "toss up" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://love4utah.com
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)

A bi-partisan leader who supported recent regulatory reform, Manchin's close race "leans D" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://joemanchinwv.com
Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME)

A pragmatic leader on the House Financial Services Committee, Poliquin's tight race "leans R" according to Real Clear Politics.

https://www.poliquinforcongress.com
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