Credit unions release final ads in $7M effort in 2020 election

CUNA and its federal PAC, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), wrapped up its $7 million effort aimed at electing credit union champions with a series of independent expenditures (IEs) and member communications aimed at reelecting three vulnerable incumbents in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“We are adamant about supporting candidates who recognize and support the credit union difference for consumers across the country,” said Trey Hawkins, CUNA deputy chief advocacy officer for political action. “With no preference for one party or the other, we remain focused on helping those who help credit unions and their 120 million members.”

The last of eleven political advertising campaigns this cycle, CUNA and CULAC have directed targeted mail and digital video advertisements to voters and credit union members in:

  • Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, backing Rep. Jared Golden (D).

 

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