FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN MICHELLE BACHMANN ENDORSES MICHELLE FISCHBACH IN 7TH DISTRICT RACE

LITCHFIELD, MN – Former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, who has served as a member of President Trump’s evangelical advisory board in the past, today announced that she is endorsing former Lt. Governor and State Senator Michelle Fischbach, who is running for Congress in western Minnesota’s 7^th District. If she wins, Fischbach would be the second Republican congresswoman to represent Minnesota in Congress; the first was former Congresswoman Bachmann. 

“I am proud to announce today my full endorsement of Michelle Fischbach for Congress in the 7th District,” said former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. “I have known Michelle since we served together in the Minnesota Senate. I know her to be a conservative leader and a fierce champion for protecting the rights of the unborn and defending the Second Amendment. Michelle will represent western Minnesota values in Washington, and she will be a strong ally of President Trump as he continues to deliver on his promises to keep America great.” 

Democrat Rep. Collin Peterson’s margins of victory have shrunk in each of the past three elections. In 2020, with President Trump on the ballot and Fischbach as the Republican nominee, Republicans view the 7^th District race as one of the top pick-up opportunities in the country. 

“It is an honor to receive Michele Bachmann’s endorsement. She is a committed fighter for the conservative movement and is one of the strongest voices in the evangelical Christian community. I consider her a friend, and I am so grateful for her full support,” said Fischbach. “Western Minnesotans are ready for a new voice who will represent their values in Washington and support President Trump. Collin Peterson should stop standing silently by while his friend Speaker Pelosi expands the impeachment sham to remove President Trump from office. He should publicly demand the House Democrats pass the USMCA and secure our southern border now.” 

Bachmann’s endorsement of Fischbach comes on the heels of an already impressive list of Republican endorsements, including U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minnesota Republican Leaders Senator Paul Gazelka and Representative Kurt Daudt, and sixteen 7^th District Republican legislators. 

Pointing to Fischbach’s entrance into the race, The Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball and most recently, Politico, changed their ratings for the 7th District race from Leans Democrat to Toss Up. 

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NRCC YOUNG GUNS ANNOUNCE FISCHBACH “ON THE RADAR”

LITCHFIELD, MN – The NRCC today announced that Michelle Fischbach, the Republican candidate for western Minnesota’s 7th District, is “On the Radar” as part of the committee’s 2020 Young Guns program. The program mentors and supports candidates in races across the country and works to provide them with the necessary tools to run successful, winning campaigns against their Democratic opponents. 

This news comes on the heels of an already impressive week of endorsements for Fischbach in the 7th District race, including House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Minnesota House Republican Leader Kurt Daudt, and 14 Republican legislators from the 7th District. 

 
“We’re thrilled to add these compelling, hardworking candidates to our Young Guns program,” said NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer. “While Nancy Pelosi and the socialist Democrats continue to focus on the baseless impeachment of President Trump, we will be working with our candidates to take back the majority in 2020.”   
 
The NRCC’s Young Guns program requires candidates to work towards specific goals and meet benchmarks throughout the election cycle to ensure their campaigns remain competitive, well-funded and communicative within their districts. 
 
“I am grateful for the support I have gained so far in my bid for the 7th District, and honored to be named as a member of the NRCC’s Young Guns program. I am in this race to win,” said Fischbach. “While Collin Peterson and House Democrats continue to obsess over the baseless impeachment inquiry to remove President Trump from office, even voting to prioritize impeachment over stopping the crisis at our southern border, House Republicans will be working to retake the majority and get to work passing laws that benefit the American people.” 
 
Pointing to Fischbach’s entrance into the race, The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball both changed their ratings for the 7th District race from Leans Democrat to Toss Up. 
 
You can view the Young Guns website by clicking here. 

You can view the Young Guns announcement on Twitter by clicking here. 

MICHELLE FISCHBACH ANNOUNCES RUN FOR MINNESOTA’S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Former Lieutenant Governor to challenge Democrat Collin Peterson

PAYNESVILLE, MN – Former Lieutenant Governor Michelle Fischbach today announced she is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. Fischbach will challenge Democrat Congressman Collin Peterson, who has been in Washington for nearly 30 years. Fischbach was the most recent Republican to hold statewide office in Minnesota when she ascended from her role as President of the Senate to Lieutenant Governor in 2018.

“After much consultation and prayer with my family, I have decided to run for Congress,” said Fischbach. “Western Minnesota families deserve a representative who will fight for their values in Washington and support President Trump’s agenda – not the socialist agenda of Nancy Pelosi, Ilhan Omar, and the rest of the squad. People here believe in our constitutional rights. They believe in the right to life. They believe in making sure the next generation has the opportunity to pursue the American dream right here in Western Minnesota.”

Before serving as Lieutenant Governor, Fischbach served in the Minnesota Senate. After the 2010 election, the Minnesota Senate selected Fischbach to serve as President of the Senate, making her the first woman in Minnesota history to serve in that role. After the 2016 election, Fischbach was again selected by the Minnesota Senate to serve as President of the Senate, a position she would hold until she ascended to Lieutenant Governor in 2018.

“Collin Peterson no longer represents Western Minnesota values,” added Fischbach. “One of his first votes this Congress was to ban the wall, and he votes against President Trump 85 percent of the time. Unlike Peterson, I will work with President Trump to secure our borders, build the wall, fight against the Democrats’ socialist agenda, and keep America great.”

Over the past several weeks Fischbach has heard from many people in the Republican-leaning district who have encouraged her to run against Democrat Collin Peterson. In the coming weeks and months, Fischbach will travel the district and talk with voters about her vision for Western Minnesota and listen to their thoughts and concerns.

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