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Washington, D.C. — Maggie’s List, a federal PAC dedicated to electing strong conservative women to Congress, has endorsed four more incumbent congresswomen for reelection: Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-2), Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) and Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-9).

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These four congresswomen have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fiscal conservatism, a strong national defense and policies that empower women and families. Their leadership and dedication to principled governance reflect the core values of Maggie’s List, and the board of Maggie’s List is confident they will continue to be powerful advocates for their constituents and for our nation.

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“I am honored to announce our support for these remarkable women,” says Maggie’s List Chairman Sandra Mortham. “Since they’ve been in Congress, they have proven time and again to be effective champions for the conservative principles that will preserve our nation for generations to come.”

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These four endorsements bring the number of Maggie’s List 2026 endorsements to twenty – five incumbent U.S. senators and fifteen incumbent U.S. congresswomen. 

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TEXAS: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) 

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is the first Republican and the first Latina to represent her district, where she is known for her tough stances on border security and fentanyl trafficking. To address her region's water challenges, De La Cruz has taken bold steps to hold the Mexican government accountable for its water debt.

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“I’m honored to have Maggie’s List by my side as we continue fighting for the American Dream in South Texas,” says Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz. “In Congress, my focus remains on securing our border, protecting Medicare and Social Security for our grandparents, and delivering real results for working families. I’m proud to stand with an organization that supports strong, principled, conservative women who get things done.”

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“Texas is blessed to have strong conservative women like Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz representing the people of our great state,” says Maggie’s List Texas Co-Chair Susan Narvaiz. “Monica stands firmly on the side of families, and uses her voice and her votes to ensure secure borders, safe neighborhoods and a prosperous economy for all. Her positions on the issues are shared priorities of Maggie’s List and we are extremely proud to endorse Monica.”

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VIRGINIA: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-2)

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Congresswoman Jen Kiggans draws from her experience as a former Navy helicopter pilot and a former nurse practitioner to champion sensible solutions in the U.S. Congress. In 2022, she won one of the most competitive House races in the country, flipping VA-2 and helping secure a Republican majority in Congress. She now sits on the House Armed Services, Natural Resources and Veterans' Affairs Committees.

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“I am grateful to have the continued support of Maggie’s List going into the 2026 midterm elections!” says Congresswoman Kiggans. “Together we’re committed to strong conservative leadership, fiscal responsibility and protecting our freedoms in VA-02 and across our great nation. Thank you for your endorsement and continued commitment to commonsense conservative leadership!”

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“Congresswoman Kiggans’ service is everything Maggie’s List represents: commonsense, conservative grit and determination,” says Maggie’s List Virginia Chairwoman Ashley Abplanalp. “Virginians know they can depend on Rep. Kiggans to fight for stronger, safer and more secure communities in her district, the Commonwealth and our beautiful country.”

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TEXAS: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) 

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Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne was the first female mayor of Irving, TX and only the second female Texan Republican to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Experienced and diligent in the areas of government oversight and economic expansion, Van Duyne serves on the House Ways & Means and Small Business Committees, the Republican Study Committee and the DOGE Caucus.

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“As a limited-government conservative and strong ‘America First’ voice in the House of Representatives, I’m honored to have earned the support and endorsement of Maggie’s List,” says Congresswoman Van Duyne. “Maggie’s List was there to support me in my first race for Congress when I won a Democrat-leaning district with 48.8% of the vote. By working to empower conservative and highly qualified female candidates, Maggie’s List plays a vital role in securing and expanding Republican majorities in Congress.”

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“Congresswoman Van Duyne is the epitome of three Texas values: grace, grit and guts!” said Maggie’s List Texas Chairwoman Lisa Fortson. “From becoming the first female mayor of Irving, to her years of service providing government oversight and championing economic growth, she has proven herself to be a fierce fighter who is not afraid of a challenge. Maggie’s List proudly endorses this conservative champion for reelection.”

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MICHIGAN: Congresswoman Lisa McClain (MI-9)

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Congresswoman Lisa McClain is Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference. As a self-made business leader, McClain knows what it's like to sign both sides of a paycheck, and uses that experience to fight both for healthy businesses and for the working class. She serves on the House Financial Services and Education & the Workforce Committees.

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“From their mission to elect conservative women, Maggie’s List recognized my potential and believed in my journey to Congress,” says Congresswoman Lisa McClain. “Their early support made a difference for my career in public service. In just five years, I’ve gone from proudly being elected to represent Michigan’s 9th congressional district to becoming Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference. I’m incredibly proud to pay back and support their work as they continue paving the way for countless more Republican women in politics.”

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“Congresswoman Lisa McClain demonstrates her leadership every day in her work in Congress and representing her district,” says Maggie’s List Michigan Chair Theresa Mungioli. “This is the third time Maggie's List has endorsed Representative McClain -- from her first run, in which she stood out as a fiscal conservative and strong leader, to now in congressional leadership. Lisa is a role model to other women in our community. I am thrilled to support Lisa again.”

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About Maggie’s List

Maggie's List is a federal political action committee (PAC) created to raise awareness and funds to increase the number of conservative women elected to federal public office and statewide executive office. Since 2010, Maggie’s List has had an outstanding record of endorsing successful candidates for the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and other legislative bodies. More information about Maggie’s List can be found at maggieslist.org.

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