GUARDIAN FUND ENDORSES GERRY LEONARD, RI-1 SPECIAL ELECTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   Contact: Carolyn Machado Political Director  September 5, 2023 GUARDIAN FUND ENDORSES GERRY LEONARD, RI-1 SPECIAL ELECTION Marine Veteran worked Alongside Chairman Jack Bergman Washington, DC–Congressman Jack Bergman, MI-1, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, and the highest-ranking combat veteran to serve in Congress, is […]

GUARDIAN FUND HELPED BRING 20 NEW MEMBERS TO CONGRESS GOP

Washington, DC–Congressman Jack Bergman, MI-1, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce that the PAC had a record-breaking year with 96 endorsements of conservative veterans and/or minority candidates. Of the 96, 94 made it to the November ballot and of that total 49 Incumbent Members of Congress, and 20 Members-elect won on Election Day.

CONSERVATIVE VETERANS AND MINORITIES POISED TO TAKE THE HOUSE

In these dark times for our Nation, there are silver linings to be found and a strong momentum in the quality of men and women running for public office. Today, there are more Veterans running for national office than in any other cycle over the last decade. If anyone understands how to turn our country around through service before self, it’s a Veteran.

Guardian Fund ‘Battalion’ Sends 22 New Members To Congress

Conservative Veterans, Minorities and Women Sworn into Congress Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is thrilled to announce victories in 46 of our endorsed races which include 22 new Members of Congress. Guardian endorsed the largest class of women, minorities and veterans in its ten-year history. The www.sendabattalion.com independent expenditure effort […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Mariannette Miller-Meeks, IA-2 And Pat Fallon, TX-4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Friday, October 23, 2020 Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of Mariannette Miller-Meeks, IA-2 and Pat Fallon, TX-4. Both conservative veterans running for Congress. Miller-Meeks and Fallon join the largest class of candidates Guardian has ever […]

Guardian Fund Endorsement Event Features Veterans & Diversity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Thursday, September 24, 2020 Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of 20 Candidates who are conservative veterans and/or minorities running for federal office in November.  This is the largest class of women, minorities and veterans the […]

Guardian Fund Endorses 22 Veteran Members of Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Thursday, May 21, 2020 Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of 22 Veteran Members of Congress running for re-election this cycle. These endorsements add to the recent veteran endorsements of 5 candidates running for […]

Guardian Fund Endorsement Of Scott Taylor, VA-2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of former Member of Congress Scott Taylor of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional district. Scott wanted to serve his country, so he joined the Navy with the goal […]

Guardian Fund Endorsement of Dr. Rich McCormick, GA-7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of Dr. Rich McCormick of Georgia’s 7th Congressional district. Dr. Rich McCormick, GA-7 has over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy, Rich served […]

Guardian Fund Endorsement Of Mike Garcia, CA-25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of Mike Garcia for California’s 25th Congressional district. Mike Garcia, CA-25 is a first-generation American citizen and highly decorated United States Naval Officer whose record-setting flying […]

Guardian Fund 2020 Election Kick-Off Endorsements

Washington, DC–Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3, Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of 4 U.S. Senators and 7 Candidates who are conservative veterans and/or minorities running for election this cycle. Including Jason Church, WI-7 running in the Special Election February 18th to replace retiring Congressman Sean Duffy. “As Chairman of […]

Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3 Named Chairman of Guardian Fund

Continuing Lt Col Allen West’s Mission to Elect Conservative Veterans to Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Thursday, March 7, 2019 WASHINGTON DC–Guardian Fund Founder Lt. Colonel (ret.) Allen West and current Chairman Congressman Barry Loudermilk, GA-11 are honored to announce the new Chairman of the PAC for the 2020 election cycle, […]

Guardian Fund Year-End Report 2018

Guardian Fund, founded by Lt Col Allen West (ret.) and newly chaired by Congressman Jim Banks, IN-3 is proud to announce that 16 veteran Members were re-elected and 9 new veterans have joined Congress. This brings to 77 the number of Members Guardian Fund has helped to elect to Congress. VETERAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS—RE-ELECTED Rep […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Largest Group Of Veteran & Minorty Candidates For Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Thursday, November 1, 2018 Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of 23 Members of Congress and 22 Candidates who are conservative veterans and/or minorities running for election this cycle for a total of 45 endorsements. “I […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran In Key Election Greg Pence, IN-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of a conservative veteran running for election this cycle, Greg Pence from Indiana’s 6th Congressional district. “I am proud to stand with this dedicated public servant […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran In Key Election Jim Baird, IN-4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of a conservative veteran running for election this cycle, Jim Baird from Indiana’s 4th Congressional district. “I am proud to stand with this dedicated public servant […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran In Key Election Dan Crenshaw, TX-2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of a conservative veteran running for election this cycle, Dan Crenshaw from Texas’ 2nd Congressional district. “I am proud to stand with this dedicated public servant […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran In Key Election Jeff Dove, VA-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of a conservative veteran running for election this cycle, Jeff Dove from Virginia’s 11th Congressional district. “I am proud to stand with this dedicated public servant […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran Congressman Clay Higgins, LA-3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 17, 2018 Contact: Carolyn Machado, Political Director Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s first endorsement of the 2018 election cycle, Congressman Clay Higgins from Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional district. “I am proud to stand with this veteran and dedicated public servant […]

Salute to Veterans Event

Salute to Veterans With Members of the 115th Congress Wednesday, February 1, 2017   The Capitol Hill Club 300 First Street, NW, Washington, DC   Guardian Fund Chairman Congressman Barry Loudermilk and Congressman Don Bacon Guardian Fund Chairman Congressman Barry Loudermilk and Congressman Will Hurd Guardian Fund Chairman Congressman Barry Loudermilk and Congressman Phil Roe, […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Veteran In Key Run-Off Election

Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s endorsement of one more veteran running for election this cycle, Captain Clay Higgins from Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional district.

Guardian Fund “16” in 2016 Breakfast Event

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, The Guardian Fund hosted the Guardian Fund “16” in 2016 Breakfast Event Featuring Guardian Fund Chairmann, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, GA-11 and Guardian Fund Founder Lt Col Allen West. Guardian candidate Gen. Don Bacon NE-2 at endorsement Guardian candidate Brian Mast, FL-18 at endorsement Guardian Fund Chairman, Rep. Barry Loudermilk with […]

Guardian Fund Endorses 13 Veterans In Critical Election Races

Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PAC’s third round of endorsed candidates. “These candidates have served their country in uniform and, now, they are willing to serve in Congress. I am proud to stand with these veterans in their quest to enter the battlefield of ideas, and help restore the nation they risked their lives defending,” noted Rep. Loudermilk.

Guardian Fund Announces Second Round Of Conservative Veteran And Minority Endorsed Candidates For Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016 GUARDIAN FUND ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF CONSERVATIVE VETERAN AND MINORITY ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS Bongino, Curbelo, DeSantis, Glenn, Hurd, Love & McSally Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PACs second round of endorsed candidates today. This group of seven candidates […]

Guardian Fund Endorses 4 Veterans in Critical Election Races

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 GUARDIAN FUND ENDORSES 4 VETERANS IN CRITICAL ELECTION RACES Rep. Heck, Rep Zinke, Rep Zeldin and Warren Davidson, OH-8 Washington, DC–Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the Guardian Fund, is pleased to announce the PACs first round of endorsed candidates today, D-day. “These candidates have served their country in […]

A Letter from our Founder Allen West

One of the things that makes America such an exceptional nation is our commitment to establish legacies, both as a country and within our own families. We believe in previous generations leading by example, laying the foundation for a subsequent generation’s success, or inspiring them to achieve greater feats and accomplishments. I experienced this in […]

The Guardian Fund Announces New Chairman

WASHINGTON DC, January 13, 2015- Today, former Congressman Allen West and the Guardian Fund Political Action Committee are honored to announce the new Chairman of the PAC for the 2016 election cycle, Congressman Barry Loudermilk, GA-11. One of the 14 Guardian Fund’s officially endorsed candidates of the 2014 cycle, Congressman Loudermilk stood out as someone […]

December 19th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT December 19th, 2014 Please join us in congratulating Martha McSally on winning the last undecided Congressional race of 2014, and officially being named the Congresswoman-elect for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District! On Wednesday, December 17th, after battling through a contested recount, a Superior Court Judge in AZ-2 announced that Martha won […]

December 10th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT December 10th, 2014 Thanks to your continued support of the Guardian Fund, conservative candidates have continued to be victorious. Over this past weekend, run-off elections in Louisiana resulted in two more wins for the Republican Party and brought our Guardian Fund ‘victory list’ to 21 new veterans and minority candidates […]

December 5th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT December 5th, 2014 We have not reached the finish line! A few weeks ago we released a report to our stakeholders, illustrating what The Guardian Fund was able to accomplish because of your unwavering support of our mission to elect conservative minorities and veterans to Congress. More than just quantified […]

November 18th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT November 18th, 2014 The wave of Republican victories that painted much of the country red earlier this month was not luck; it was the product of unwavering conservative efforts that have been in motion since November 7, 2012. Along with loyal patriots across the country, the Allen West Guardian Fund […]

November 6th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT November 6th, 2014 Tuesday night, Americans across this great nation made their voices heard! Over the last 20 months, the Allen West Guardian Fund has been working tirelessly to identify and help conservative veterans and minorities seeking elected office. To that end, we spent over $1.3 million on Independent Expenditures […]

PAC Spotlights 11 Key State Races to Watch

WASHINGTON DC, October 28, 2014 – While the Allen West Guardian Fund is deploying significant independent activity in support of 14 endorsed candidates at the federal level, an additional 11 veteran and minority candidates at the state and local level have been identified as key races to watch. “In this critical election cycle, it’s incredibly […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Spotlights 12 Federal Races to Watch in the Home Stretch

WASHINGTON DC, October 22,  2014 – Just over two weeks out from the critical midterm election, the Allen West Guardian Fund PAC has identified 12 key races to watch, where a new crop of conservative minority and veteran candidates has a strong chance to bring change to Capitol Hill. “These men and women are precisely […]

October 17th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT October 17, 2014 We are less than three weeks from victory. Clearly the Democrats can see the writing on the wall, as they pull out all the nefarious tricks from their campaign playbooks and attempt to stop the incoming tide. But we are in a superb position. First of all, […]

Guardian Fund Endorses Wendy Rogers for AZ-9

WASHINGTON DC, October 16, 2014 – Today the Allen West Guardian Fund PAC announced its endorsement of Wendy Rogers for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District. Rogers’ endorsement is the fourteenth for the 2014 election cycle, meeting the PAC’s goal of “14 for ’14.” Voters in this Republican-leaning district have enthusiastically embraced Rogers’ conservative vision. “Wendy is […]

October 3rd Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT October 3, 2014 This has been a terrific week for the Allen West Guardian Fund. On Monday, September 29th we held a special luncheon in Washington D.C. where we announced our endorsement of Carlos Curbelo for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. It was a packed house, which included grassroots leaders, veterans […]

PAC Endorses Carlos Curbelo for FL-26

WASHINGTON DC, September 29, 2014 – Today the Allen West Guardian Fund PAC announced its endorsement of Carlos Curbelo for Florida’s 26th Congressional District at Washington’s Capitol Hill Club. Curbelo’s endorsement is the thirteenth for the 2014 election cycle, and the PAC has set a goal of “14 for ’14.” The final candidate endorsement will […]

September 15th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT September 15, 2014 In this third Situation Report for the Allen West Guardian Fund, I’m pleased to announce endorsements for five additional candidates for the 2014 election cycle: Martha McSally (AZ-2), Steve Russell (OK-5) and Dan Sullivan (AK-Senate). These candidates join Special Agent Dan Bongino (MD-6), Congressman Tom Cotton (AR-Senate), […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Announces Three More Endorsements for 2014

WASHINGTON DC, September 10, 2014 – Today the Allen West Guardian Fund PAC announced an additional three endorsements for the 2014 election cycle, bringing the total endorsed candidates to twelve so far: Martha McSally (AZ-2), Steve Russell (OK-5) and Dan Sullivan (AK-Senate). These candidates join Joni Ernst (IA-Senate), Will Hurd (TX-23), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Lee Zeldin […]

August 25th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT August 25, 2014 In this second Situation Report for the Allen West Guardian Fund, I’m pleased to announce endorsements for five additional candidates for the 2014 election cycle, bringing the total number of endorsees to nine so far: Joni Ernst (IA-Senate), Will Hurd (TX-23), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Lee Zeldin (NY-1) […]

June 18th Situation Report

      SITUATION REPORT June 18, 2014 When I was a Battalion Commander in the U.S. Army, I had to regularly prepare a SitRep, short for Situation Report, for my commanding officer. As we get closer to the November midterm elections, the Allen West Guardian Fund will prepare a SitRep for each and every […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Announces Five More Endorsements for 2014

WASHINGTON DC, JULY 24, 2014 – Today the Allen West Guardian Fund PAC announced an additional five endorsements for the 2014 election cycle, bringing the total endorsed candidates to nine so far: Joni Ernst (IA-Senate), Will Hurd (TX-23), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Lee Zeldin (NY-1) and Ryan Zinke (MT at Large). These candidates join Special Agent […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Raises Over $1 Million in Second Quarter

WASHINGTON DC, JULY 16 2014 – The Allen West Guardian Fund today announced it raised $1,076,000 during Second Quarter 2014. Receipts for the 2014 now total $2,013,000 with currently $1,410,000 cash on hand. Grassroots support continues to be strong for The Allen West Guardian Fund with 97% of contributions coming from individuals. Nearly 28,000 individual […]

Guardian Fund endorses Larry Kaifesh for Congress, IL-8

WASHINGTON DC, MAY 28, 2014 – The Allen West Guardian Fund has officially endorsed Marine Colonel Larry Kaifesh for United States Congress in Ilinois’ 8th Congressional District. The Kaifesh campaign received a check for $5000 at a meet and greet luncheon held at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington D.C. The Fund was established in […]

In Arkansas to support Rep.Tom Cotton’s campaign for U.S. Senate

This past weekend (May 16-17), we traveled to Arkansas to support Rep. Tom Cotton’s campaign for U.S. Senate. Here are some of the highlights. I had the pleasure of meeting former First Lady of Arkansas, Janet Huckabee. Speaking at the Sebastian County Lincoln Day Dinner: I believe our greater days are ahead because we don’t […]

Allen West Guardian Fund identifies deep bench and diversity in conservative movement

PAC “Watch List” features 70 conservative veterans & minorities WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 30, 2014 – The large number of candidates on the Allen West Guardian Fund watch list underscores the importance of the Fund’s mission and demonstrates the deep bench and diversity among conservatives. The Fund was established in January of 2013 as a Political […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Raises Nearly $1 Million in First Quarter

WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 15, 2014 – The Allen West Guardian Fund today released its FEC report for First Quarter 2014 showing an impressive $937,000 raised. This brings the total receipts for the 2014 election cycle to $3,777,000 with currently $1,189,000 cash on hand. The Allen West Guardian Fund continues to demonstrate impressive support for constitutional […]

First Annual Allen West Boot Camp Roundtable Sessions to Focus on Key Policy Issues

WASHINGTON DC, March 14, 2014 – The Allen West Guardian Fund today announced the discussion panel topics for its first Boot Camp at the Mar-A-Lago Club on Palm Beach Island. The roundtable format will give attendees an exclusive opportunity to discuss key policy issues with conservative thought leaders. “One of the lessons I learned early […]

Greg Gutfeld joins speaker line-up at Allen West retreat

WASHINGTON DC, February 24, 2014 –  The Allen West Guardian Fund today announced author of New York Times Best Seller Joy of Hate and just released title Not Cool Greg Gutfeld, will be joining the speaker lineup for the First Annual Allen West Black Tie Boot Camp scheduled for March 22-23 on Palm Beach Island. At […]

Allen West Guardian Fund Raises $2.8 Million in First Year

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 31, 2014 – The Allen West Guardian Fund today released its FEC report for 2013 showing an impressive $2.8 million raised for the year. In the last six months of 2013 alone, the PAC raised $1.45 million, ending the year with $1.1 million cash on hand. Results for the Allen West Guardian […]

Allen West capitvates conservative audience

By Amy Banton – Aiken Standard Aiken, SC (December 5, 2013) – Aiken Republican Club President Ken Gordon proudly introduced retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Allen West, who was the speaker for the organization’s monthly luncheon, describing him as “a tiger in a cage” who was ready to talk. West, who represented Florida’s 22nd District […]

Love hits the campaign trail running

By Robert Gehrke — The Salt Lake Tribune Sandy, UT (November 13, 2013) A year out from what could be a rematch of Mia Love’s nail-biter loss to Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, Allen West, a former Florida congressman and prominent voice in the tea-party movement, said Wednesday that Congress needs more members like her.”This young […]

Allen West Insists ‘Far Left’ is Going After Tom Cotton

SUNSHINE STATE NEWS, November 5, 2013 – On Tuesday, former U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., doubled down on his support of U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who is looking to defeat U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., next year. Republicans across the nation have pointed to this race as crucial to flipping the Senate in 2014. […]

Allen West Offers First Round of Endorsements for 2013 and 2014 Elections

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, who has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016, offered a round of endorsements to Republicans across the country on Wednesday as he looks to remain a force in the GOP and with conservatives across the nation. A favorite of the tea party, West won a seat in […]

Allen West Guardian Fund 2014: Endorsing tomorrow’s leaders

WASHINGTON, September 13, 2013 – While he no longer holds elected office, Colonel Allen West’s impact on the national political scene continues to grow. The Allen West Guardian Fund is announcing its first endorsements for the 2014 election cycle, including Congressman Tom Cotton, Arkansas Senate; Mia Love, Utah – 4, who was also endorsed in […]

Allen West’s PAC makes first endorsements of the cycle

Former Rep. Allen West’s (R-Fla.) super-PAC has made its first endorsements of the cycle, backing Republicans in four races nationwide. The Allen West Guardian Fund endorsed Mia Love, who is challenging Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah); Dan Bongino, who is challenging Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.); Rep. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who is running for Senate in Arkansas; […]