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LSCU announces endorsements for Federal Office in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 13, 2024) — The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), representing credit unions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and their 12.4 million members and a combined total of $183.5 billion assets, is proud to announce key congressional endorsements for candidates in the 2024 election cycle.

The list of endorsements is as follows:

Alabama
- Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03)
- Representative Robert Aderholt (AL-04)
- Representative Dale Strong (AL-05)
- Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06)
- Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07)
Florida
- Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)
- Representative Kat Cammack (FL-03)
- Representative John Rutherford (FL-05)
- Representative Cory Mills (FL-07)
- Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10)
- Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14)
- Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15)
- Representative Byron Donalds (FL-19)
- Representative Brian Mast (FL-21)
- Representative Maria Salazar (FL-27)
Georgia
- Representative Buddy Carter (GA-01)
- Representative Sanford Bishop (GA-02)
- Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05)
- Representative Rich McCormick (GA-07)
- Representative Mike Collins (GA-10)
- Representative Barry Loudermilk (GA-11)
- Representative David Scott (GA-13)

“These lawmakers have been staunch allies to Alabama, Florida, and Georgia credit unions and their more than 12 million members throughout the Southeast,” said Samantha Beeler, President of LSCU. “We take great pride in standing behind these esteemed candidates whose support fortifies the foundation of credit unions in our communities. We look forward to continued work with them on critical issues that matter most to the credit union industry.”

With these endorsements, LSCU will provide these candidates with financial and grassroots support. Ahead of elections, credit unions and their members will have various opportunities to engage with the candidates throughout the coming months.

“These members understand the unique challenges facing credit unions and work diligently to ensure our voices are heard and represented throughout the echo chambers of Congress. As small businesses wholly committed to helping consumers achieve their own American Dream, we appreciate Congress’ work to protect and enhance the operating environment for credit unions,” stated Grace Newcombe, Vice President of Federal Advocacy and Communications.

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About League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU)

The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates represents nearly 300 credit unions throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. It has a combined total of almost $200 billion in assets and 12.4 million members. LSCU provides advocacy, compliance services, education and training, cooperative initiatives, and communications. For more information, visit www.lscu.coop. Follow LSCU on Facebook, LinkedIn,  and X.