WASHINGTON–Sixteen candidates supported financially by credit unions in this week’s primaries in three states have won their races or are headed to a runoff, according to the Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (CULAC).
The races took place in Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia, with CULAC and the respective state associations providing $143,000 in support, according to Trey Hawkins CUNA’s deputy chief advocacy officer for political action.
To date in 2022, 89 candidates that have received credit union funds have advanced to the November general election.
Among the races in which credit unions were involved:
- In Alabama’s Republican primary, Katie Britt now faces a runoff with Rep. Mo Brooks on June 21. “Britt proved to be a strong credit union supporter while leading the Business Council of Alabama,” CULAC said. “CUNA and LSCU partnered on a member communication campaign urging 150,000 credit union members to vote for Britt.”
- Also in Alabama, CULAC and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions backed Republican Dale Strong in his race against five challengers in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. He is also facing a runoff election on June 21 against Casey Wardynski.
- In Georgia, CULAC and LSCU supported Republicans Rich McCormick in the 6th Congressional District and Mike Collins in the 10th Congressional District. They now face June runoff elections against Jake Evans and Vernon Jones, respectively.
- In Texas, credit unions are supporting incumbent Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom Hawkins called a “strong champion” of credit unions.
So far this year 98% of CULAC-backed candidates in called races have won their primary, CULAC said.