When Hillary Scholten worked for the US Department of Justice during the Obama administration, she took an oath to uphold our Constitution and consistently worked to create fair and moral laws. Now, she hopes to continue this work as Western Michigan’s voice in Congress, where she will work to restore commonsense leadership for the greater good.

As a mom and an engaged member of her community, Scholten is familiar with the devastating realities of gun violence, and she deeply understands the important role of commonsense gun laws in ensuring that our schools, grocery stores, movie theaters, and places of worship are safe for everyone. This issue is personal to her, too—tragically, two years ago, she came home from dropping her sons off at school to find out a neighbor and friend had become a victim of gun violence. Scholten knows that her personal loss is far too familiar for so many Americans, and she’s committed to passing comprehensive gun safety reforms in office. Her career as an attorney and public servant has equipped her with the skills to advocate for commonsense gun safety reforms, like expanding universal background checks to all gun sales, establishing extreme risk protection order laws, and getting ghost guns off the streets—all of which are supported by responsible gun owners.

Western Michiganders need real leadership in Washington DC, not a political puppet of the NRA. Scholten will always find the courage to act on this issue, and her leadership will help pave the way for a safer future for the children and families desperately calling for action on gun violence. Voters must do everything possible this fall to send Hillary Scholten to Capitol Hill, where we know that with her in office, real progress will be possible.

We are proud to endorse Hillary Scholten for the US House of Representatives.