November 8, 2024
For Immediate Release
Statesmen Academy Graduates Elected to U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives
Family Policy Alliance Foundation’s (FPAF) Statesmen Academy® congratulates two of its alumni who were elected to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Indiana Republican Senator-elect Jim Banks won his race against Democrat Valerie McCrary with 58.3% of the state’s vote, according to Decision Desk HQ. He previously served as a U.S. Representative, representing Indiana’s Third District since 2017.
Statemen Academy graduate and Oklahoma Republican Rep. Josh Brecheen also won reelection. He received 74.2% of the vote in the state’s Second Congressional District against Democratic challenger Brandon Wade and Independent Ronni Hopkins.
“Congratulations to Senator-elect Banks and Rep. Brecheen on hard-fought election victories,” FPA President and CEO Craig DeRoche said. “Our investment in your growth continues to impact the nation in ways that will influence future generations of the social conservative movement.”
The Statesmen Academy trains Christian men and women called to public service with the knowledge, skills, and temperament necessary for successful policy-making. Christian legislators can feel alone in today’s hostile political environment and in the face of a combative media.
Politicians who hold traditional Judeo-Christian moral values — especially those who aspire to higher positions — encounter tremendous pressure to compromise and shed their principles. As a result, many do. And many more tire from the pressure and leave public office.
Through the Statesmen Academy, they are united in fellowship with other like-minded legislators from across the nation dedicated to fulfilling God’s calling and focused on making an impact for generations to come.
At FPAF — the sister ministry of Family Policy Alliance — our vision is a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished. The Statesmen Academy was established in 2016 to advance this vision by seeding the political system with well-trained Christian, pro-family legislators who will lead their states and our nation with integrity.
The Statesmen Academy now boasts 240 alumni—most of whom are serving in state legislatures—from 41 states.
Media Contact:
Robert Noland, (719) 308-2822, Media@FamilyPolicyAlliance.com
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Family Policy Alliance Foundation advances biblical citizenship and promotes public policy that protects religious freedom, families, and life.