List of “Renewers” includes Republican and Democratic Representatives who have led the charge against extremism.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 14th, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – The Renew America Movement (RAM) today announced their first slate of “Renewers,” senators and representatives whom the movement intends to support for reelection. These 21 Republicans, Democrats and independents have proven their staunch commitment to democracy and fearless rejection of radicalism.
RAM will not only mobilize its nationwide network of voters, grassroots, and grasstops leaders to support these principled, pro-democracy candidates, but it will also campaign directly in many of these races. Renewers on the left, right, and center are working together to strengthen the political center and defeat rising extremism by protecting principled leaders electorally.
“With the mounting threats to our democracy and constitution, it isn’t enough to be a ‘good’ member of Congress. We need ‘Renewers” – people who work proactively to lead their party and the country away from the political extremes. It isn’t about being on the right side of some particular policy, it’s about standing boldly on the side of freedom and democracy.”
– Joel Searby, RAM National Political Director
“Too many people eulogize Congress’ ability to solve problems, but very few people stand up and do something about it. These Renewers might not agree with each other on tax policy or infrastructure, but they stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of truth, democracy, and common sense. And right now, that is more important than policy debate.”
– Miles Taylor, RAM Co-Founder and Acting Executive Director
THE RENEWERS: HOUSE
Cindy Axne (D IA-3)
Matt Cartwright (D PA-8)
Liz Cheney (R WY-AL)
Jared Golden (D ME-2)
Josh Gottheimer (D NJ-5)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R WA-3)
John Katko (R NY-24)
Andrew Kim (D NJ-3)
Adam Kinzinger (R IL-16)
Elaine Luria (D VA-2)
Peter Meijer (R MI-3)
Dan Newhouse (R WA-4)
Tom O’Halleran (D AZ-1)
Tom Rice (R SC-7)
Elissa Slotkin (D MI-8)
Abigail Spanberger (D VA-7)
Fred Upton (R MI-6)
Susan Wild (D PA-7)
THE RENEWERS: SENATE
Mark Kelly (D AZ)
Evan McMullin (I UT)
Lisa Murkowski (R AK)
The Renew America Movement (RAM) is a nationwide effort to restore a “common-sense coalition” to American politics and to defeat political extremists. RAM was established following the release earlier this year of “A Call for American Renewal,” a declaration of principles signed by more than 150 prominent figures, including former governors, senators, congressmen, cabinet officials, and thought leaders. Visit www.RenewAmericaMovement.com for more information.
Contact:
Mike Ongstad
Communications Director
