ACU PAC Says 40 Of 41 Supported Candidates Win Or Advance
By CU Today Staff —
WASHINGTON--Tuesday’s primaries across six states saw nearly every credit union-backed candidate prevail, America's Credit Unions reported.
Forty of 41 America’s Credit Unions PAC-backed candidates on the ballot in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, Oregon, and Pennsylvania won or advanced to a special or runoff election, ACU said.
Longtime credit union supporter Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) won the state’s Republican Senate primary and will face Charles Booker in the general election. Barr chairs the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and has supported numerous credit union priorities, including CFPB reform, data privacy, and fraud solutions.
Barr’s win was one of five total victories for credit union champions vying for open seats, and all five candidates have a history of engagement and support for credit unions in their state.
In addition, credit union supporter and former state Sen. Ralph Alvarado won the Republican primary with 56.5% of the vote against two other challengers. Alvarado is seeking the seat left open by Barr in the November election.
America’s Credit Unions sent a pollical update email with details on the results to members. The Credit Union Election Hub includes this week’s results and updates will continue through all remaining primaries and the Nov. 3 general election.
Originally reported by CU Today.