The Republican Main Street Partnership is a 501(c)(4) organization that was allied with the congressional Republican Main Street Caucus. The Partnership continues to exist, while the Caucus was dissolved by its members in February 2019.

History

Formation of the Republican Main Street Partnership

The Chairman Emeritus and Founder of the group was now-deceased former Congressman Amo Houghton of New York.About
. ''Republican Main Street Partnership''. Retrieved February 27, 2021. The Republican Main Street Partnership was formed following the 1994 House elections in which conservative Republicans were swept into power. An informal discussion group formed by representatives Nancy Johnson,

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and Fred Upton later became somewhat of an organized bloc intent on representing the moderate wing of the Republican Party, with the organization describing itself as a "broad alliance of centrist Republicans." The Republican Main Street Partnership allied with other moderate Republican groups, including Christine Todd Whitman's

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, Ann Stone's Republicans for Choice, the

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, the Republican Majority for Choice, The Wish List, Republicans for Environmental Protection, the Mainstream Republicans of Washington and the Kansas Traditional Republican Majority. They were sometimes swing votes on spending bills and as a result have gained influence in Congress out of proportion to their numbers. They are frequently sought after to broker compromises between the Democratic and Republican leadership, generally lending a more center-right character to US politics. Members of the Republican Main Street Partnership were often challenged in Republican primaries by members from the Club for Growth, FreedomWorks and the

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, among others. The Club for Growth has used the pejorative term RINO (Republicans In Name Only) to describe opponents such as the Republican Main Street Partnership that it feels are not conservative enough. According to the director of the Republican Main Street Partnership, the Club for Growth and its agenda are "not representative of the Republican Party" and the Republican Main Street Partnership "raise money on a daily basis to defeat" members of the Club for Growth. In 2004, the group attempted to propose changes to moderate the Republican Party's platform regarding abortion and stem-cell research.

Formation of the Republican Main Street Caucus

On September 7, 2017, members formed the Republican Main Street Caucus with Pat Tiberi (OH–12) as Chair. After Tiberi's resignation from the House in 2018, Rodney Davis (IL–13) took over duties as Chair.

Dissolution of the Republican Main Street Caucus

After the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections, the Democratic Party won the majority of the seats in the House of Representatives, gaining a net total of 41 seats from two years prior, their largest gain of House seats in an election since the 1974 elections. left, Sarah Chamberlain in 2022 On November 28, 2018, the Republican Main Street Caucus met with the Republican Main Street Partnership to ask why the Partnership's SuperPAC still had $722,000 unspent, rather than spending that money on competitive races to keep its members in office. The Partnership's chief executive officer, Sarah Chamberlain, said that $6million had been spent on 2018 campaigns, and that the remaining $722,000 was set aside for 2020. Members of the Caucus were concerned that Chamberlain's compensation was 20percent of the Partnership's operating expenses. The following month, the Caucus asked Chamberlain how the Caucus had spent its money to help its members' races. Chamberlain referenced an organization, Women2Women, that was part of the Partnership's network that many Caucus members had never heard of, spurring questions about Chamberlain's leadership. The Caucus voted unanimously to suspend political activity with the Partnership until an independent audit of the Partnership's governance could be conducted. The Partnership declined to be audited, saying it was a private organization, independent of the Caucus, and that the Caucus had no right to request an audit. The members of the Caucus voted to dissolve itself in February 2019. Some of its members decided to join the bipartisan

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. The Partnership continues to exist.

Board of directors

* Sarah Chamberlain – President and

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* Doug Ose – Board Member, former Representative from California * Robert Ziff – Board Member * Tim Regan – Board Member

Current membership

115th US House Republican Main Street Partnership

113th US House Republican Main Street Partnership

112th US House Republican Main Street Partnership

There are currently five U.S. Senators and 52 House Representatives affiliated with the group.

U.S. Senators

* Shelley Moore Capito (WV) *

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(ME) *

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(IA) *

Roger Marshall Roger Wayne Marshall (born August 9, 1960) is an American politician, physician, and former military officer serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, junior United States Senate, United States senator from Kansas since 2021. A memb ...

(KS) *

Todd Young Todd Christopher Young (born August 24, 1972) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator for Indiana, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Young previously served as the U.S. r ...

(IN)

U.S. Representatives

* Don Bacon (NE–02) * Troy Balderson (OH–12) * Andy Barr (KY-06) * Cliff Bentz (OR-02) * Stephanie Bice (OK-05) * Mike Bost (IL–12) * Larry Bucshon (IN–08) *

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(TX-26) * Ken Calvert (CA-42) * Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) * John Curtis (UT–03) * Mario Díaz-Balart (FL–25) * Tom Emmer (MN–06) * Jake Ellzey (TX-06) * Randy Feenstra (IA-04) * Brian Fitzpatrick (PA–01) * Mike Gallagher (WI–08) * Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) * Bob Gibbs (OH–07) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. * Carlos Gimenez (FL-26) *

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(TX-23) * Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. * Jenniffer González Colón (PR–AL) *

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(WA-03) Lost renomination in 2022. *

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(IA-01) * Bill Huizenga (MI–02) * Chris Jacobs (NY-27) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. * Bill Johnson (OH–06) * Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) * David Joyce (OH–14) * John Katko (NY–24) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. * Young Kim (CA-39) * Adam Kinzinger (IL–16) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. *

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(SC-01) * Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) *

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(MI-10) *

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(TX-10) * David McKinley (WV–01) Lost renomination in 2022 due to redistricting. * Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA–05) * Peter Meijer (MI-03) Lost renomination in 2022. * Dan Meuser (PA-09) * Carol Miller (WV–03) *

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(IA-02) *

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(MI–04) *

Blake Moore Blake David Moore (born June 22, 1980) is an American politician and former diplomat from the state of Utah. He is the U.S. representative for , serving since January 2021. Early life and education Moore was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. ...

(UT-01) * Dan Newhouse (WA–04) *

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(CA-08) * Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) * John Rutherford (FL–04) * Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) *

Peter Sessions Peter Anderson Sessions (born March 22, 1955) is an American politician from Texas who is the U.S. representative for Texas's 17th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for ...

(TX-17) *

Mike Simpson Michael Keith Simpson (born September 8, 1950) is an American politician and former dentist serving as the U.S. representative for since 1999. The district covers most of the eastern portion of the state, including Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Sun ...

(ID–02) * Chris Smith (NJ–04) *

Pete Stauber Peter Allen Stauber (born May 10, 1966) is an American politician, former professional hockey player, and retired law enforcement officer from Minnesota serving as the United States representative for Minnesota's 8th congressional district. A ...

(MN-08) * Elise Stefanik (NY–21) * Bryan Steil (WI-01) *

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(OH–10) * Fred Upton (MI–06) Retiring at end of 117th Congress. *

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(CA-21) * Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) * Michael Waltz (FL–06) * Lee Zeldin (NY-01) Retiring at end of 117th Congress to run for Governor of New York.

Incoming U.S. Representatives

Aaron Bean Aaron Paul Bean (born January 25, 1967) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 4th congressional district since 2023. A Republican, Bean represented the 4th district in the Florida Senate, which included all ...

(FL-04) * Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) *

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(AZ-06) * Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) *

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(NY-04) * Erin Houchin (IN-09) * Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) * Jen Kiggans (VA-02) *

Nick LaLota Nicholas Joseph LaLota (born June 23, 1978) is an American politician and businessman from the state of New York. A member of the Republican Party, LaLota is the member to the United States House of Representatives from . Early life and career L ...

(NY-01) * Nick Langworthy (NY-23) *

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(NY-17) *

Morgan Luttrell Morgan Joe Luttrell (born November 7, 1975) is an American politician, businessman, and military veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 8th congressional district since 2023. Early life and education Born in Houston in 1975, ...

(TX-08) * Max Miller (OH-07) *

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(NY-19) *

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(TX-01)

Former members

Representatives

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, Ohio (retired in 2012) * Roscoe Bartlett, Maryland (lost reelection in 2012 following redistricting) * Charles Bass, New Hampshire (lost reelection in 2012) *

Dan Benishek Daniel Joseph Benishek (April 20, 1952 – October 15, 2021) was an American physician and politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2011 to 2017. He was a member of the Republican Party. Early life and education Benishek was ...

, Michigan (retired in 2016) * Doug Bereuter, Nebraska (resigned in 2004) * Judy Biggert, Illinois (lost reelection in 2012 following redistricting) *

Brian Bilbray Brian Phillip Bilbray (born January 28, 1951) is an American Republican politician who represented parts of San Diego County in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2006 to 2013. Bilbray was Chairman of the House ...

, California (lost reelection in 2012) * Sherwood Boehlert, New York (retired in 2006) * Mary Bono Mack, California (lost reelection in 2012) *

Jeb Bradley Joseph E. "Jeb" Bradley (born October 20, 1952) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who serves in the New Hampshire Senate. He represents his hometown of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and 16 other towns in east-central New Ha ...

, New Hampshire (lost reelection in 2006) *

Dave Camp David Lee Camp (born July 9, 1953) is a former American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2015. Camp represented since 1993, and previously served one term representing . A member of the ...

, Michigan (retired in 2014) * Ken Calvert, California (disaffiliated) * Joseph Cao, Louisiana (lost reelection in 2010) * Mike Castle, Delaware (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2010) * Mike Coffman, Colorado (lost reelection in 2018) * Barbara Comstock, Virginia (lost reelection in 2018) * Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania (retired in 2018) * Carlos Curbelo, Florida (lost reelection in 2018) * Rodney Davis, Illinois (disaffiliated) * Tom Davis, Virginia (retired in 2008) * Jeff Denham, California (lost reelection in 2018) * Charlie Dent, Pennsylvania (resigned in 2018) * Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Florida (retired in 2010) * Charles Djou, Hawaii (lost reelection in 2010) * Bob Dold, Illinois (lost reelection in 2016) * Dan Donovan, New York (lost reelection in 2018) * David Dreier, California (retired in 2012) * Vern Ehlers, Michigan (retired in 2010) * Renee Ellmers, North Carolina (lost renomination in 2016) * Jo Ann Emerson, Missouri (resigned in 2013) * Phil English, Pennsylvania (lost reelection in 2008) * John Faso, New York (lost reelection in 2018) * Mike Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania (retired in 2016) * Mark Foley, Florida (resigned in 2006) * Bob Franks, New Jersey (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2000) * Rodney Frelinghuysen, New Jersey (retired in 2018) * Greg Ganske, Iowa (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2002) * Jim Gerlach, Pennsylvania (retired in 2008) * Chris Gibson, New York (retired in 2016) * Wayne Gilchrest, Maryland (lost renomination in 2008) * Paul Gillmor, Ohio (died in 2007) * Benjamin Gilman, New York (retired in 2002 due to redistricting) * Porter Goss, Florida (resigned to become Director of the CIA in 2004) * Jim Greenwood, Pennsylvania (retired in 2004) * Frank Guinta, New Hampshire (lost reelection in 2016) * Karen Handel, Georgia (lost reelection in 2018) * Richard Hanna, New York (retired in 2016) * Melissa Hart, Pennsylvania (lost reelection in 2006) * Nan Hayworth, New York (lost reelection in 2012) * Joe Heck, Nevada (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2016) * Dave Hobson, Ohio (retired in 2008) *

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, California (retired in 2002) * Amo Houghton, New York (retired in 2004) * Will Hurd, Texas (retired in 2020) * Evan Jenkins, West Virginia (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2018, subsequently resigned) *

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, Kansas (retired in 2018) * Nancy Johnson, Connecticut (lost reelection in 2006) * David Jolly, Florida (lost reelection in 2016) *

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, Pennsylvania (disaffiliated) * Mike Kelly, Pennsylvania (disaffiliated) * Sue Kelly, New York (lost reelection in 2006) * Peter King, New York (retired in 2020) * Steve Knight, California (lost reelection in 2018) * Jim Kolbe, Arizona (retired in 2006) *

Randy Kuhl John Randolph Kuhl Jr. (born April 19, 1943) is an American Republican politician. He is a former member of the New York State Assembly, the New York State Senate, and the United States House of Representatives. Kuhl represented New York's 29th ...

, New York (lost reelection in 2008) *

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, Illinois (retired in 2008) * Leonard Lance, New Jersey (lost reelection in 2018) *

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, Ohio (retired in 2012) * Jim Leach, Iowa (lost reelection in 2006) *

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, California (retired in 2012) * Frank LoBiondo, New Jersey (retired in 2018) * Mia Love, Utah (lost reelection in 2018) *

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, New Jersey (lost reelection in 2018) * Jim McCrery, Louisiana (retired in 2008) * Jan Meyers, Kansas (retired in 1996) * Connie Morella, Maryland (lost reelection in 2002 following redistricting) * George Nethercutt, Washington (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2004) * Doug Ose, California (retired in 2002) * Erik Paulsen, Minnesota (lost reelection in 2018) * Tom Petri, Wisconsin (retired in 2014) * Todd Platts, Pennsylvania (retired in 2012) * Bruce Poliquin, Maine (lost reelection in 2018) * Jon Porter, Nevada (lost reelection in 2008) * Deborah Pryce, Ohio (retired in 2008) * Jack Quinn, New York (retired in 2004) *

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, Minnesota (retired in 2008) * Tom Reed (NY–23) (announced retirement in 2022, then resigned early) * Ralph Regula, Ohio (retired in 2008) * Dave Reichert, Washington (retired in 2018) * Jim Renacci, Ohio (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2018) * Scott Rigell, Virginia (retired in 2016) * Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Florida (retired in 2018) * Marge Roukema, New Jersey (retired in 2002) * Jon Runyan, New Jersey (retired in 2014) * Jim Saxton, New Jersey (retired in 2008) * Bobby Schilling, Illinois (lost reelection in 2012) *

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, Michigan (lost renomination in 2006) *

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, Florida (lost reelection in 2006) * Chris Shays, Connecticut (lost reelection in 2008) * Bill Shuster, Pennsylvania (retired in 2018) * Rob Simmons, Connecticut (lost reelection in 2006) * Steve Stivers, Ohio (resigned in 2021) * Scott Taylor, Virginia (lost reelection in 2018) * Pat Tiberi, Ohio (resigned in 2017) * Dave Trott, Michigan (retired in 2018) * Bob Turner, New York (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2012) * Greg Walden, Oregon (retired in 2020) * Jim Walsh, New York (retired in 2008) * Mimi Walters, California (lost reelection in 2018) * Jerry Weller, Illinois (retired in 2008) * Ed Whitfield, Kentucky (resigned in 2016) * Heather Wilson, New Mexico (retired to unsuccessfully run for United States Senate in 2008) * Frank Wolf, Virginia (retired in 2014) * Kevin Yoder, Kansas (lost reelection in 2018) * David Young, Iowa (lost reelection in 2018) * Ryan Zinke, Montana (resigned to become

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in 2017)

Senators

* Martha McSally, Arizona (lost re-election in 2020) *

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, Rhode Island (lost reelection in 2006, later became an Independent and then a Democrat. In 2019, he switched his party affiliation to Libertarian.) * Saxby Chambliss, Georgia (retired in 2014) *

Norm Coleman Norman Bertram Coleman Jr. (born August 17, 1949) is an American politician, attorney, and lobbyist. From 2003 to 2009, he served as a United States Senator for Minnesota. From 1994 to 2002, he was mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota. First elected ...

, Minnesota (lost reelection in 2008) * John Danforth, Missouri (retired in 1994) * Jim Jeffords, Vermont (became an Independent and caucused with Democrats in 2001, retired in 2006) *

Mark Kirk Mark Steven Kirk (born September 15, 1959) is a retired American politician and attorney who served as a United States senator from Illinois from 2010 to 2017, and as the United States representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district ...

, Illinois (lost reelection in 2016) * John McCain, Arizona (died in 2018) * Warren Rudman, New Hampshire (retired in 1992) * Gordon Smith, Oregon (lost reelection in 2008) * Olympia Snowe, Maine (retired in 2012) *

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, Pennsylvania (switched to the Democratic Party, and then lost renomination in 2010) * Ted Stevens, Alaska (lost reelection in 2008) * George Voinovich, Ohio (retired in 2010)

Notes

References

External links

* {{official website, http://www.republicanmainstreet.org/ 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations Main Street Partnership Centrism in the United States Centrist political advocacy groups in the United States Factions in the Republican Party (United States)