Featured Races
The House Conservatives Fund is proud to support each of these winning candidates in their 2010 campaigns! We are dedicated to supporting candidates who demonstrate a commitment to economic and social conservative issues. HCF advocates fiscal responsibility, limited government intrusion into the private sector, strong defense, and traditional family values. But we need your continued support to help fine candidates like these!
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Tim Burns (PA-12)Tim Burns is a businessman who is tired of massive government spending, trillions of dollars of debt and corruption in Congress. He is running to take the seat formerly held by Democrat Jack Murtha, and help bring financial discipline to Washington. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Sean Duffy (WI-07)Sean Duffy is a four-term elected District Attorney, father of six, world champion lumberjack athlete, former ESPN Outdoor Games commentator, and former cast member of MTV's "The Real World." His campaign for fiscal responsibility has attracted national attention, with profiles in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, the cover of National Review Online, and newspapers from the Washington Post to the Los Angeles Times. Duffy is the first House challenger in the nation to receive Governor Sarah Palin's endorsement. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Andy Harris (MD-01)Andy Harris is a doctor, Navy veteran and Maryland State Senator. He is running to be the next Congressman from Maryland's First District. He is a fiscal conservative that has fought for limited government, lower taxes, reduction of debt, the preservation of Second Amendment rights and a strong national defense. He has spent 12 years in the State Senate, sponsoring bills such as requiring a 3/5th majority in both houses of the General Assembly to pass tax increases, imposing spending limits on state government, stronger immigration laws and restricting the use of eminent domain by state and local governments. He is a practicing obstetric anesthesiologist, with an appointment at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, as well as practicing at Easton Memorial Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He served our country in the United States Naval Reserve for 17 years, achieving the rank of Commander, and is a member of the American Legion. He lives in the District with his wife and five children. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Steve Chabot (OH-01)After previously serving the residents of Ohio's First Congressional District for fourteen years, Steve Chabot is running again this year to reclaim his seat in Congress. Chabot, widely recognized as a fiscal hawk and proven conservative, had consistently scored the highest ratings amongst his peers with non-partisan groups such as Citizens Against Government Waste, the National Taxpayer's Union and with National Right to Life. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Jim Renacci (OH-16)Since launching his campaign to unseat John Boccieri last fall, Jim Renacci has established himself as a true conservative and the only candidate in the race with a proven record as a job creator and a sound steward of the economy. As a small business owner, Jim Renacci has created more than 1,500 new jobs in the region and has decades of experience balancing budgets, meeting payrolls and growing the economy. As a Mayor of Wadsworth, Jim brought his commitment to common sense conservatism and fiscal responsibility to government, balancing the city's $80 million budget while converting its multi-million dollar deficit into a surplus, without raising taxes. While many candidates and legislators pay lip service to the principles of conservatism, Jim Renacci has demonstrated that he is not only committed to these values but that he actually knows how to implement them- he did it here in Ohio and he will do it in Washington. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Stephen Fincher (TN-08)Stephen Fincher is a farmer, businessman, husband, father of three and proud Ronald Reagan conservative. Making his first run for office, Stephen is motivated by the limited government vision of our founding fathers and is a firm constitutionalist. He wants to attack wasteful government spending and balance the budget, cut taxes for business and families, and limit the size and scope of the federal government while returning power to the states as intended by the founders. Stephen has been endorsed by leading conservative leaders and organizations. He lives in Frog Jump, Tennessee and is the only Republican candidate who had the courage to challenge Congressman John Tanner, who is retiring. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Joe Heck (NV-03)Dr. Joe Heck has been serving the public for over 25 years as a colonel in the U.S. Army, a physician, a small business owner, a volunteer firefighter/ambulance attendant, and as a State Senator. It is through this experience that Dr. Heck understands the challenges facing Nevada families firsthand. He will work each and every day to get our country moving again, fight trillion dollar deficits and bailouts, and oppose wasteful spending programs that don't create jobs. Joe Heck will fight to let hard working Nevadans keep more of what they earn, and gain increased access to quality healthcare without a government takeover of our choices. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Steve Pearce (NM-02)Steve Pearce served the 2nd Congressional District of NM from 2003-2009. Steve believes it is time to bring responsibility back to our government, cut wasteful spending and invest in manufacturing, small business to bring back jobs and start re-building our economy. The formula for growing the economy and creating jobs is simple, control spending and cut taxes for businesses and individuals. That is the time tested way to create jobs. He opposes increasing our national debt limit- the country is broke and we must start living within our means and paying off our debt. Pearce is pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, pro-family and pro-traditional marriage. He is also a Veteran who served in the Air Force during Vietnam. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Sam Caligiuri (CT-05)Sam Caligiuri has earned the reputation of being a principled leader and courageous reformer. His campaign is focused on fixing the economy and bringing meaningful government reform to Washington. He is a State Senator in his second term, and his lone 'no' vote on the 2007-2009 state budget had one newspaper calling him "the last sane man in Hartford." Sam inherited the role of Acting Mayor of Waterbury in some of the darkest days of that city. During his term, he led the city out of financial crisis and dismantled some of the city's most corrupt systems. As part of his government reform platform, he has term limited himself to four two year terms if elected to Congress, and would fight for term limit legislation for the entire Congress. Sam is a proven winner, and has proven his ability to earn the support of unaffiliated voters and Democrats as he is a conservative representing a heavily Democratic district. Voters are excited about Sam's candidacy because he is a solid conservative and reformer with the record to back up the rhetoric. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Tom Graves (GA-09)Graves, a leader in the Georgia State Legislature, proposed and passed legislation that would spur job creation in Georgia by cutting taxes and burdensome regulation. He came in first in the crowded May 11th primary with 35.3% of the vote, a 12.2% lead over his closest opponent. The special election is being held to fill the seat of Rep. Nathan Deal, who is running for Governor. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Martha Roby (AL-02)Martha Roby is a conservative Republican and candidate for Congress in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Martha is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, where she serves on the Montgomery City Council. During her tenure on the Montgomery City Council, Martha has routinely opposed tax increases, fighting hard in 2008 alone to vote against five proposed tax increases and offering solutions to reduce government spending. Chairing a committee on immigration, Martha led the efforts for the Montgomery City Council to adopt an ordinance to comply with federal law and prohibit businesses from harboring illegal aliens. Martha has the proven conservative record and experience that Alabama needs in Washington to get our economy back on track, rein in wasteful spending, and stop government-run health care. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Larry Bucshon (IN-09)Dr. Bucshon is a cardiothoracic surgeon making his first run for elected office. He faces liberal State Sen. Trent van Haaften, after incumbent Brad Ellsworth decided to run for Senate rather than face a tough re-election in an solidly Republican district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Cory Gardner (CO-04)State Rep. Gardner is recognized as one of the brightest conservative leaders in Colorado. Gardner, who has cleared the primary field, will take on incumbent Betsy Markey in November. Markey is well-known for flip-flopping on healthcare, angering her constituents in a traditionally Republican district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Tim Griffin (AR-02)When Democrat incumbent Vic Snyder saw the polling data against Griffin, he quickly decided to retire. Griffin cruised to victory in the primary. A major in the US Army Reserves and former US Attorney, he will face the winner of the Democratic party runoff in this heavily Republican district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Harold Johnson (NC-08)A beloved former local sportscaster and solid conservative, Johnson is set to face Rep. Larry Kissell, whose vote against healthcare has disenchanted his liberal base while failing to placate conservatives in this swing district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Adam Kinzinger (IL-11)Kinzinger has been a consistent conservative since he was first elected to the school board at age 19. Recent polls have shown Kinzinger, an Iraq War veteran with the Air Force, with a lead over Rep. Debbie Halvorson. This race is rated a true toss-up, and is sure to be one the most high-profile races in the country this fall. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Mick Mulvaney (SC-05)As a state Senator, Mulvaney has consistently opposed tax increases and been a conservative leader on the South Carolina budget. He faces his true opposite, 28 year incumbent Rep. John Spratt who, as Chairman of the Budget Committee, has presided over the wasteful spending of the Obama Administration. Spratt, who voted yes on healthcare, has moved far away from this solidly Republican district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Mike Pompeo (KS-04)Pompeo, an aviation entrepreneur, graduated first in his class from West Point and was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. He has emerged as the consensus conservative in his August primary. In November, he will have a tough fight against Raj Goyle, an Obama administration official who has raised enormous sums of money from liberals across the country. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Dennis Ross (FL-12)Ross is quickly coalescing support as the conservative leader in his August primary. As a member of the Florida House, Ross opposed the expansion of state government, angering his party leadership, but demonstrating that he is a true conservative. In November, he is likely to face Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Allen West (FL-22)West has captivated conservatives across the country with his dynamic speaking style and conservative credentials. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, West will face liberal Democrat Ron Klein. With little money and no fanfare, West ran a tough race against Klein in 2008, and recent polling has shown West leading Klein for the 2010 election. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Dan Webster (FL-08)Daniel Webster, a family man and small-business owner, has dedicated himself to serve the citizens of Central Florida with honor and integrity. During his tenure in office, he has proven himself to be a true statesman, standing by his principles and steadily advancing conservative values. From his first day in leadership, Webster worked to reform the way the Legislature did business, and his sweeping conservative reforms earned him widespread praise from the people of Florida. As Speaker of the House, Webster required each proposed law to meet specific criteria that would determine its effectiveness in advancing conservative principles. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Rick Berg (ND-AL)Berg cruised to a landslide win in his June primary with 89% of the vote. On the strength of his 25 year conservative legislative record, he has been leading incumbent Democrat Earl Pomeroy in polling for six straight months. In North Dakota, Pomeroy’s liberal record, including a yes vote on Obamacare, puts him at odds with most voters. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Tim Huelskamp (KS-01)Tim was born near and raised on the family farm in Fowler, Kansas. Pioneered by his grandparents Martin and Clara in 1925, the farm operation includes raising corn, cattle, wheat, milo, soybeans and kids.Upon his graduation with a PhD from American University, Tim and his wife Angela turned down various job offers and decided to return home to farm, ranch and raise a family in Fowler. Tim was first elected to the Kansas Senate in 1996, the youngest senator elected in twenty years. He has been re-elected by his constituents three times by wide margins. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Randy Hultgren (IL-14)In February, Hultgren came from behind to earn a surprising win in the primary, but has since worked to unify Republicans in a district once held by former Speaker Dennis Hastert. His opponent, the little-known Bill Foster, has been a rubber stamp for the Pelosi agenda, and is rarely seen in this traditionally Republican district. Contribute to this Candidate |
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Steve Southerland (FL-02)A first-time candidate and third-generation owner of a funeral home business, Southerland has deep roots in the community of this Northern Florida district. Meanwhile, incumbent Democrat Allen Boyd faces a tough primary from a liberal state senator and growing unpopularity for his support of Obama and Pelosi. Southerland is well-ahead of his primary competition, and will emerge to take on the eventual winner in the Democrat primary. Contribute to this Candidate |
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David McKinley (WV-01)McKinley, a former state legislator and owner of an architectural engineering firm, is unexpectedly running in an open seat, after state Sen. Mike Oliverio defeated incumbent Alan Mollohan in the Democratic primary. This is an excellent pick-up opportunity for conservatives. Although West Virginia is a traditionally Democratic state, the national party’s leftward shift has alienated conservative Democrat voters. Contribute to this Candidate |
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