FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Republican House Conference Chair and E-PAC Founder Elise Stefanik announced E-PAC’s first slate of endorsed candidates for the 2024 cycle. Each of the eight E-PAC-endorsed candidates have fulfilled E-PAC’s standards and are in a strong position to win their elections. Chairwoman Stefanik and E-PAC will fundraise digitally via WinRed for the candidates, host high-dollar fundraisers, and establish a joint fundraising committee with these candidates.
Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and her E-PAC are proud to endorse the following Republican women to the first-slate rising stars slate:
Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
Mayra Flores (TX-34)
Alison Esposito (NY-18)
Nancy Dahlstrom (AK-ATL)
Julie Fedorchak (ND-ATL)
Laurie Buckhout (NC-01)
Caroleene Dobson (AL-02)
Monique DeSpain (OR-04)
The announcement follows Chairwoman Stefanik’s historic success of leading the effort in the 2022 election cycle electing the highest number of Republican women to Congress ever in our nation’s history.
In 2019, only 13 Republican women served in the House of Representatives, and as of December 2023, there are now a historic 36 Republican women serving.
Chairwoman Elise Stefanik stated –
“In 2018, I launched a program to elect more Republican women to the House. I am proud to say that after just two cycles, House Republican women went from just 13 to 36. This cycle, in addition to supporting our historic number of Republican women incumbents, I am thrilled to announcemy 2024 E-PAC Women’s slate with eight endorsem*nts of our strongest women Republican candidates across the country. These small business leaders, state and local elected officials, veterans, law enforcement officers, and moms are all rising stars and have earned this endorsem*nt. I look forward to supporting these women across the finish line in both their primaries and general elections. It is certain that Republican women will once again make history this election cycle by expanding our House Republican Majority with an even greater number of House Republican women.”
Republican women only made up 2.9% of Congress in 2019. Chairwoman Elise Stefanik founded E-PAC to recruit, engage, empower, elevate, and elect more Reoublican women to office. Since its founding, E-PAC has raised and donated over $4.5 million for Republican women candidates.
In 2020, E-PAC helped more than double the number of Republican women in Congress in what President Trump called, “The Year of the Republican Women.” Eleven out of the 15 seats that flipped red were won by E-PAC-endorsed Republican women.
In 2022, E-PAC-endorsed candidates flipped critical House Republican majority-making seats such as Jen Kiggans in VA-02, Lori Chavez-DeRemer in OR-05, Anna Paulina Luna in FL-13, and Monica De La Cruz in TX-15.
Endorsed First Slate 2024 E-PAC candidates:
Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
“Our country is on the brink because of failed Far Left policies and New Mexico needs my good friend and conservative fighter Yvette Herrell more than ever. Yvette is a rock solid conservative who puts America First and prioritizes results for hardworking families over partisan politics. I am fully backing Yvette in her race and encourage all voters to rally behind her as we work together to flip this seat!” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Mayra Flores (TX-34)
“Mayra Flores is a rock solid conservative, and an inspiration to all Americans, who will put America first and fight every day for border security, Constitutional rights, economic opportunity, and educational freedom. I am so excited that Mayra is running to flip this district and help lead our fight to Save America. I will be with her every step of the way.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Alison Esposito (NY-18)
“As a former New York Police Officer of almost twenty-five years, Alison Esposito is the kind of person who runs towards the disaster to save others, not away from it. We need more of those leaders in Washington. Alison is the only candidate in this race with a strong record of putting the safety and security of New Yorkers first. She has what it takes to defeat failed Far Left Democrat Pat Ryan. I have full confidence Alison will bring her servant’s heart to Congress to prioritize the needs of Hudson Valley’s hardworking families. I am proud to fully endorse Alison and bestow her with the first endorsem*nt of E-PAC in the 2024 cycle.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Nancy Dahlstrom (AK-AL)
“Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom is the type of strong America First fighter we need in Congress. I’m excited to endorse Nancy as we look to flip this critical congressional seat and maintain a Republican majority in the House. Alaskans can trust Nancy to fight for them every day in Congress and that is why she is our best chance to win this seat.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Laurie Buckhout (NC-01)
“Laurie Buckhout is a no-nonsense leader who isn’t afraid to fight for the voters of North Carolina’s First District. She will work to tackle inflation, secure our Southern Border, and make life better for working families who are struggling under the disastrous Biden-Davis agenda. I am proud to endorse Laurie Buckhout for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District because we need more strong leaders like her in Washington.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Caroleene Dobson (AL-02)
“I am proud to endorse Caroleene Dobson in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Caroleene has a fresh voice and new ideas that we need in the committee rooms, corridors, and chambers of the U.S. Congress. A committed conservative with a farm family background, Caroleene will fight for her congressional district and stand tall for Alabama.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)
“I’m proud to endorse Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s at-large congressional seat. We need strong Members of Congress who are committed to fighting for President Trump’s America First agenda who deliver results. Julie will be a much-needed addition to our conference and someone who will fight every day to secure our border, bring down the cost of living, and unleash our country’s energy potential. She is the only person in this race who has a record of serving her state and getting things done. It is my honor to endorse her today.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
Monique DeSpain (OR-04)
“I am proud to endorse Monique DeSpain for Congress. Monique is a fighter and will be a staunch advocate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District and our nation in Congress. As a retired Air Force Colonel, single mother, and attorney, Monique understands how to get things done and doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Monique will fight to secure our border, combat the homeless crisis in Oregon, support law enforcement to reduce crime, and fight to get our economy back on track. I am excited to endorse Monique for Congress and look forward to the work she will do for OR-04 in Congress.” – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik
