New independent expenditure campaign launched for Ben McAdams

As part of a comprehensive effort to elect a pro-credit union Congress in the midterm elections, America’s Credit Unions’ latest independent expenditure campaign supports congressional candidate Ben McAdams, D, in the race to represent Utah’s 1st Congressional District. Announced Monday, the campaign features direct mail, digital video and radio advertisements, and a dedicated campaign website.

The district McAdams seeks to represent is home to one of the most concentrated populations of credit unions in the nation, making the race especially significant for the credit union movement. Amid a challenging political landscape marked by a historic number of open seats and competitive races nationwide, America’s Credit Unions is making a record-breaking political investment through America’s Credit Unions PAC and the National Advocacy Fund (NAF). This includes deploying significant resources to support incumbent credit union champions Reps. Young Kim, R, and Brad Sherman, D, both in California, in addition to McAdams.

“Credit unions need leaders in Congress who understand the vital role they play in strengthening local communities, expanding financial opportunity, and serving millions of Americans,” said Scott Simpson, president/CEO of America’s Credit Unions. “Working in close partnership with California’s Credit Unions and the Utah Credit Union Association, we are proud to support candidates who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to the credit union movement. Young Kim, Brad Sherman, and Ben McAdams understand the value credit unions bring to consumers and local economies, and they have proven to be strong advocates for policies that help credit unions thrive. As we look ahead to the 120th Congress, electing leaders who support credit unions and their members has never been more important.”

In addition to the independent expenditure for McAdams, Reps. Kim and Sherman are being supported through strategic voter outreach efforts designed to engage credit union members and voters in key districts and help elect proven champions of the credit union movement.

“Our political investments this cycle reflect the high stakes facing credit unions and the importance of electing leaders who understand our movement,” said Trey Hawkins, Head of Political Affairs for America’s Credit Unions. “With a record number of competitive races, we are engaging early and strategically to support candidates like Ben McAdams, whose commitment to community-focused leadership aligns with credit unions’ mission of serving members and strengthening local economies.”

Kim and Sherman are among 55 candidates supported in today’s primaries across six states.