Freedom First PAC has continued to endorse candidates in 2010 who each share Governor Pawlenty's commonsense, conservative committment to  putting freedom first in America.

Freedom First is will help the winning candidate by:

• Joining you in your home district to campaign before Election Day
• Co-Hosting a Facebook Town Hall LIVE from your district featuring the winning candidate and Governor Pawlenty
• Sending an email on behalf of the winning candidate to the Freedom First PAC list
• Matching every dollar donated by individuals to the winning candidate through the PAC up to the $5,000 limit

John Boozman (AR Senate)

John Boozman is currently a Congressman representing northwest Arkansas where he serves on three House committees: Veterans Affairs, Transportation & Infrastructure and Foreign Affairs. Boozman's experience as a successful businessman and life-long resident of Arkansas make him the best candidate for Arkansas Senate. 

Rick Crawford (AR-01)

Rick Crawford served in the U.S. Army where he earned numerous medals for service. After completing his term of service in the Army, Rick launched a career focused on agriculture in both agri-communications and general agri-business. Rick's public and private service experience make him the best candidate to represent Arkansas' first Congressional District.

Jim DeMint (SC Senate)

Jim DeMint has represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2004 where he has advocated smaller government, individual liberty, a strong national defense and traditional values.  Jim has tirelessly fought to end earmarks in Congress to protect taxpayers hard-earned dollars. 

Jeff Duncan (SC-03)

Jeff Duncan is the best candidate to represent South Carolina's Third Congressional District.  Jeff has served in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2002 where he was named Chairman of the House Agriculture, National Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.  Jeff has a record of cutting taxes to help spur economic growth.  He also is a known advocate of energy independence. 

Mary Fallin (OK Governor)

Mary Fallin currently represents the 5th District of Oklahoma in Congress.  Overwhelmingly elected in November 2006 and 2008, Fallin is the first woman to represent Oklahoma since 1920.  In Congress, Fallin has consistently promoted a pro-economic growth agenda and has a proven record of fighting for lower taxes and limited government.  Her proven experience in both the public and private sectors make her the best candidate for Governor of Oklahoma.

Trey Gowdy (SC-04)

Trey Gowdy is running to represent South Carolina's 4th Congressional District.  Previously, Trey worked as a federal prosecutor in Greenville, SC where he prosecuted crimes including narcotics trafficking, bank robberies, and child pornography cases.  In 2000, he was elected as the 7th Circuit Solicitor where he leads an office of 25 attorneys and has been recognized statewide for his commitment to victim's rights, and drunken driving enforcement.

Nikki Haley (SC Governor)

Nikki Haley is running for Governor of South Carolina. Nikki has one of the strongest fiscal conservative records in state government where she fought wasteful spending, pushed for smaller, more efficient government, and accountability and transparency in the State Legislature.

John Kasich (OH Governor)

John Kasich has represented Ohioans for nine terms in Congress, where he served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee. John also chaired the historic congressional Conference Committee that overhauled the welfare system. With this proven record of results, John is the best candidate for Governor who will bring commonsense conservative solutions to Ohio.

Susana Martinez (NM Governor)

Susan Martinez is the District Attorney for the 3rd Judicial District in New Mexico, a position she has held for 13 years.  Susana has pledged to cut wasteful spending, lower taxes to create more jobs, and "pay-to-play" practices and other corruption in government and fight to reform education.  Susana is a strong voice who will make an outstanding governor.

Marco Rubio (FL Senate)

Marco Rubio is running for Senate in Florida. From 2000-2008, Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives. During this period, he served as Majority Whip, Majority Leader and Speaker of the House, effectively promoting an agenda of lower taxes, better schools, a leaner and more efficient government and free market empowerment. Marco is a rising star in the Republican Party because of his principled, energetic and idea-driven leadership.

Jim Renacci (OH-16)

Jim Renacci is a small business owner and served two terms as President of Wadsworth's City Council and then served as Mayor of Wadsworth from 2004-2008. During his time as Mayor, Jim brought his vast business experience to his role in government, converting the city’s multi-million dollar deficit into a surplus and balancing Wadsworth’s $80 million budget —all without raising taxes. Over the course of his career in both the public and private sector, Jim has created over 1,500 jobs in the area and has established a strong record as a sound steward of the economy. Jim is the best candidate to represent Ohioans in the 16th Congressional District.

Tim Scott (SC-01)

Tim Scott's experience in the public and private sector make him the best candidate to represent South Carolina's First Congressional District.  In 1995, Tim was elected to Charleston County Council, becoming the first black Republican elected to county-wide office in South Carolina since Reconstruction.  In 2008, Tim was elected to the SC House of Representatives. During his 15 years of public service, Tim has never voted for a tax increase.

Joe Wilson (SC-02)

Joe Wilson has served in Congress since 2001 where he serves on the House Armed Services Committee.  Joe has a proven record of fighting for lower taxes for all Americans, limiting the size of the federal government, and promoting a strong national defense.