2011 Endorsed Candidates

Candidates endorsed by the RLC share our commitment to the ideals of individual rights, limited government, and free enterprise and are working to implement those principles within the Republican Party.

If you are interested in recommending a candidate to endorse or you are a candidate who would like to be endorsed by the RLC, please review our endorsement process.

For a complete list of our endorsees from 2010 see our 2010 Endorsees Page.

The endorsed Republican Liberty Caucus candidates are arranged by state below. Those candidates with red lettering won their races!

Illinois

Brian Costin
Schaumburg Mayor

Kentucky

Phil Moffett
Governor

New Hampshire

Honey Puterbaugh
State Representative, Stafford 3
Special Election

Peter Kucmas
State Representative, Hillsboro 4
Special Election

New York

Chris Edes
Monroe County Legislature, 24th District

North Carolina

David Waddell

Indian Trail Town Council

Virginia

Patricia Phillips
State Senate, District 33

Wisconsin

Jonathan Steitz
State Senate, District 22
Special Election

Gary L. Wickert
State Assembly, District 60
Special Election

Brian Heyer
Greenville Town Board Chairman

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Simple Advice for Would-Be Delegates

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Act Now to Protect Property Rights

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The Rise of the Heinlein Republican

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Speak Up for Internet Liberty!

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A Letter to Congress on Indefinite Military Detention

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RLC Outreach with Students for Liberty

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The Rational Solution for Gay Marriage

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October Letter to RLC Chapter Leaders

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It’s Time for the GOP to Look Backwards and Move Forwards

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Extrajudicial Execution Threatens Every Citizen

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