VoteVets PAC is a political action committee that sprouted up in the 2006 election cycle, when Democrats were looking to find military veterans to run for Congress. Since then, the organization has been dedicated to supporting combat veterans in their bids for political office, with a focus on advocating for veterans' rights and issues.
Montana Republican Tim Sheehy is getting some key backup in his bid to oust Sen. Jon Tester. More Jobs, Less Government, a super PAC with a strong focus on supporting military veterans, has thrown its support behind Sheehy, highlighting his military service and commitment to serving his country.
The GOP has more of an opening in Virginia's 7th Congressional District after Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced she's running for re-election. This presents an opportunity for a combat veteran candidate to step up and bring a fresh perspective to the race.
Political newcomer Laurie Buckhout and repeat candidate Sandy Smith are grappling for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. John McGuire, a former Navy Seal, is also in the running, bringing his military experience to the forefront of his campaign.
After spending more than $31 million on Nikki Haley's unsuccessful bid for the GOP presidential nomination, billionaire industrialist and veteran supporter Sheldon Adelson has turned his attention to supporting combat veterans running for Congress.
Veterans for America First AKA Veterans for Trump endorse John McGuire, former Navy Seal, running for Virginia's 5th district against incumbent Democrat Leslie Cockburn. The group praises McGuire for his military service and commitment to conservative values.
The incoming U.S. House of Representatives will have 80 members who've served in the military at some level, or 18.4% of the total. This shows a growing trend of military veterans seeking elected office and using their experiences to inform their policies and decisions.
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's PAC says it supports conservative veterans but doesn't always follow through on its promises. This highlights the importance of carefully vetting political action committees and ensuring they align with a candidate's values and goals.
There's a new crop of veteran candidates running in this year's midterm elections, and they are part of the largest number of political newcomers in recent history. These combat veterans bring a unique perspective to the political arena and are looking to make a difference in their communities and country.
