Breaking: YCT Releases First Round of Endorsements

Press Releases / January 21, 2020

For Immediate Release 
January 21, 2019
Contact: Manfred Wendt, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]

Today, Young Conservatives of Texas announced their first round of endorsements for the 2020 Republican Primary. These candidates represent the front-line of conservative principles in Texas and in many cases have a proven record of achievement as determined by YCT’s legislative ratings. The endorsements are listed below.

Challengers and Open Seats
Chris Putnam (CD 12)
Jon Francis (HD 60)

Incumbents (Received a YCT Rating of 85 or above)
Cole Hefner (HD 5)
Matt Schaefer (HD 6)
Steve Toth (HD 15)
Terry Wilson (HD 20)
Mayes Middleton (HD 23)
Kyle Biedermann (HD 73)
Matt Krause (HD 93)
Tony Tinderholt (HD 94)
Jared Patterson (HD 106)
Briscoe Cain (HD 128)
Valoree Swanson (HD 150)

These candidate endorsements follow YCT’s first-in-the-cycle endorsement of Congressman Chip Roy (CD 21) for his excellent performance during his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives.