Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01) announced that he has secured a coalition of endorsements from more than 30 local, state and national organizations as he launches his re-election campaign.
The third-term Republican nominee has won support from a broad range of groups, including trade, law enforcement, gun control and industry advocates.
“Serving the community where I was born and raised has been the greatest honor of my life,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “The support of these distinguished organizations validates the progress we have made and our shared vision for a booming, unified community and country.
“As #1 Most Bipartisan Member of Congress For the next five years, I am dedicated to pursuing solutions that transcend party lines, building bipartisan relationships, and transforming meaningful conversations into tangible results for our hardworking men and women, families, veterans, first responders, students, and the entire community of PA-01 and beyond. I remain committed to steadfastly rejecting divisive politics and empty rhetoric, and leading with purpose, strength, and integrity. Together, I am eager to build on all that we have already accomplished and forge an even brighter future for our One Community.”
Fitzpatrick Challenged by Democrat Ashley EhaszU.S. Army veteran and former Apache helicopter pilot in a 2022 rematch. Fitzpatrick won re-election for a third time, amassing nearly 55 percent of the vote. Democrats believe the party can turn the tide in the race to regain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cook Political Report rates the district as “likely Republican.”
“As an FBI agent, Brian Fitzpatrick served our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the largest of several fronts in the war on terrorism,” said Pennsylvania Teamsters President William Hamilton“As a sitting congressman, Fitzpatrick has always stood up for the working men and women of Pennsylvania. Because of his commitment to putting people and country before politics and his bipartisan approach to achieving goals, combined with his experience and education, Brian Fitzpatrick is the ideal candidate. As a friend and a leader, Brian Fitzpatrick has always stood with the Teamsters on issues that have helped the working men and women of our great Commonwealth. The Teamsters will proudly stand with him now, as we have always done in the past.”
“Gun violence is a moral stain on our nation’s conscience, and for too long, our lax gun laws have put countless American families and communities at risk. This November, we must come together to elect champions who will put public safety first — champions like Representative Brian Fitzpatrick,” said Giffords PAC founder and former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords“In office, he has prioritized the needs of the next generation and fought to pass life-saving measures to expand background checks, disarm domestic abusers, and fund critical community violence intervention programs that facilitate keep our streets protected. I know Representative Fitzpatrick has what it takes to continue to advance this must-win fight, and I am proud to endorse him for re-election this fall.”
“Congressman Fitzpatrick’s expertise on a wide range of construction industry issues, overall concern for the health of the region’s economy, and long history of successful public service more than earned our strong support,” said Senior Vice President of the National Association of Electrical Contractors Marco Giamberardino“We greatly value his extraordinary ability to bridge a broad spectrum of disparate views to build common ground, create real solutions, and make real progress on the important issues of the day.”
The following organizations have formally endorsed Fitzpatrick:
- AFL-CIO
- US Chamber of Commerce
- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Activities
- American Environmental Coalition Action
- Humanitarian Society Legislative Fund
- Animal welfare campaign
- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions
- Everytown for Gun Safety/Mothers Demand Action
- Gabby Giffords
- Brady PAC
- National Association of Social Workers
- Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
- Professional firefighters PA
- Pennsylvania Association of Nurses and Allied Professions (PASNAP)
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Teamsters
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Branch 269
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- PA Postmen’s Association
- Plumbers Local 290
- Steamfitters Local 420
- Transport Workers Union
- Bensalem Professional Firefighters
- AFSCME District Council 88
- International Association of Flight Attendants
- Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen
- Local Boilermakers Lodge 13
- IUPAT 21 District Council
- Marine Engineers’ Benevolent Association
- American naval officers
- International Organization of Captains, Officers, Pilots
- International Seamen’s Union
- Eastern Pennsylvania Mechanical and Service Contractors
- National Association of Electrical Contractors
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
- American PAC Ukraine
