WASHINGTON, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President, Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement recognizing candidates who have taken the “Pledge to Equipment Manufacturers” and demonstrated their support for the policies that keep equipment manufacturers strong and America exceptional.

“We are grateful to the Democratic and Republican candidates who have expressed their commitment to advance the policies that are crucial to the long-term success of equipment manufacturers. We continue to hear from voters that they are increasingly worried about the future of manufacturing in our country and are looking for candidates to champion policies that will strengthen our economy, support our communities, and ensure the continued growth and success of equipment manufacturers. We salute these candidates for their leadership and unwavering support for the 2.8 million men and women of our industry.”

Here are the latest candidates who have taken the “Pledge to Equipment Manufacturers”:

• David Richter (Republican Party) who is running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New Jersey’s 3^rd Congressional District.
• Representative Abby Finkenauer (Democratic Party) who is running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Iowa’s 1^st Congressional District.
• Ashley Hinson (Republican Party) who is running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Iowa’s 1^st Congressional District.
• Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican Party) who is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Mississippi.
• Representative Collin Peterson (Democratic Party) who is running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Minnesota’s 7^th Congressional District.
• Representative Susan Wild (Democratic Party) who is running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania’s 7^th Congressional District

The “Pledge to Equipment Manufacturers” is open to all candidates running for office at the local, state, and federal levels. AEM will continue to announce and acknowledge candidates who have taken the pledge and expressed their support for the policies that support for the 2.8 million men and women who manufacture the equipment that builds, powers, and feeds America.

The full list of candidates who have taken the pledge is available at: www.aem.org/pledge.

If you are a candidate who would like to affirm your support for equipment manufacturers and the 2.8 million men and women of the industry by taking the “Pledge to Equipment Manufacturers,” please contact Megan Evans at mevans@aem.org.