WASHINGTON – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today released its first round of congressional endorsements for the 2026 election cycle. The endorsements include 22 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Each of the candidates endorsed by CRES have shown a commitment to strengthening American energy security through an all-of-the-above approach. These members continue to champion clean energy initiatives such as streamlining permitting, bolstering critical mineral supply chains, promoting domestic energy production, advancing clean hydrogen, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear energy, battery storage and other next-generation technologies.
“To continue advancing an American energy dominance agenda, Congress needs leaders committed to bolstering all forms of energy and their related supply chains through durable, pragmatic policy solutions,” said James Dozier, CRES founding president and board chair. “CRES is proud to endorse this slate of hardworking policymakers who have demonstrated their leadership and applauds their efforts to promote stable, affordable and cleaner American energy.”
The first 2026 candidates endorsed by CRES:
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08)
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)
Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08)
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)
Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20)
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09)
Rep. Jeff Hurd (CO-03)
Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14)
Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02)
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07)
Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01)
Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05)
Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17)
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)
Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01)
Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02)
Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08)
Rep. David Valadao (CA-22)
Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05)