Law Enforcement-backed candidates win key U.S. House and Senate races as organization looks ahead to advancing pro-law enforcement priorities in the 120th Congress

[11/5/2026, WASHINGTON D.C.] — Today, Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) celebrates and congratulates the many candidates endorsed by the organization who won their races for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

Throughout the election cycle, PODC worked to identify and support candidates who demonstrated a commitment to standing with America’s law enforcement officers, strengthening public safety, protecting officers on the job, and ensuring police departments have the resources and support necessary to keep their communities safe.

Among Police Officers’ Defense Coalition’s successful U.S. Senate endorsements were: 

• Ashley Moody, Florida
• Tom Cotton, Arkansas
• Julia Letlow, Louisiana
• Barry Moore, Alabama
• Andy Barr, Kentucky
• Kurt Alme, Montana
• Jim Risch, Idaho
• Pete Ricketts, Nebraska
• Kevin Hern, Oklahoma
• Mike Rounds, South Dakota
• Bill Hagerty, Tennessee
• Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia
• and Harriet Hageman, Wyoming

The organization has worked closely with many of these Senators-elect during their service in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and we look forward to continuing those relationships while beginning a new partnership with Kurt Alme as he prepares to serve Montana in the Senate. PODC also saw a broad slate of endorsed U.S. House candidates win election or reelection across the country, including: 

• House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04)
• Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
• Donald Davis (NC-01)
• Steve Scalise (LA-01)
• Jim Jordan (OH-04)
• Tom Emmer (MN-06)
• Brian Mast (FL-21)
• Kat Cammack (FL-03)
• Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)
• James Comer (KY-01)
• Derek Schmidt (KS-02)
• Nick Langworthy (NY-23)
• Bryan Steil (WI-01)
• Lisa McClain (MI-09)
• Scott Perry (PA-10)
• Tom Cole (OK-04)
• Andrew Clyde (GA-09)
• Glenn Thompson (PA-15)
• Dan Meuser (PA-09)
• Claudia Tenney (NY-24)
• Pete Stauber (MN-08)
• Roger Williams (TX-25)
• Keith Self (TX-03)
• Carlos Gimenez (FL-28)
• David Valadao (CA-22)
• and many others 

“These victories demonstrate that there will continue to be strong voices in Congress who understand the challenges facing the men and women who put on the badge every day,” said Bert Eyler, President of the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition. “PODC was proud to stand behind candidates who have shown a willingness to support law enforcement, defend officers who are doing their jobs, and make public safety a priority. We congratulate each of our endorsed candidates who earned the confidence of voters this week.”

With the election concluded in many races, PODC will now turn its attention toward working with returning members and newly elected lawmakers as the 120th Congress prepares to convene.

The organization, led by the on the ground efforts of Bert Eyler, will continue its presence on Capitol Hill, meeting directly with members of Congress and their staffs and advocating for legislation that protects law enforcement officers, strengthens officer safety and wellness, provides departments with the resources they need, supports recruitment and retention, and ensures officers can perform their duties without being abandoned by the government they serve.

“PODC will be back on Capitol Hill working with these representatives, senators, and other pro-law enforcement members to move meaningful legislation forward,” Eyler continued. “We intend to make sure the voices of rank-and-file officers and local departments across the country are heard when Congress debates policies that directly affect their safety, their careers, their families, and their ability to protect the public.”

PODC’s legislative priorities have included efforts to strengthen protections for officers, preserve qualified immunity, improve access to lifesaving equipment and resources, support school resource officers, expand officer safety and wellness initiatives, assist law enforcement families, and advance legislation that increases consequences for violent attacks against police.

As additional races are called and outstanding votes continue to be counted, PODC will continue monitoring the results involving its endorsed candidates.

“PODC will work with anyone in Congress who is serious about supporting law enforcement and restoring respect for the men and women who keep our communities safe,” Eyler said. “Our officers deserve more than words of support. They deserve lawmakers who will turn that support into action.”

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About Police Officers Defense Coalition:

Police Officers’ Defense Coalition (PODC) identifies and flushes out those elected officials that pretend to represent the people but actually use the unjust prosecution of police officers as a stepping stone to their next higher political office. Politicians are using the War on Cops for their own gain, and making our country even more divided in the process. It’s time we call them out and stand up for what’s right. 

The Police Officers’ Defense Coalition works to bridge the gap and build a movement made up of civilians, active and retired law enforcement officials, and politicians to protect the men and women in blue who serve our communities and our country. 

Media Contact

Bert Eyler, President 

media@policeofficersdefensecoalition.com 

beyler@policeofficersdefensecoalition.com