Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz (R-Battle Creek) threw his support behind former State Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) for Congress at the launch of the Republicans and Independents for Hertel Coalition. | Kyle Davidson
In an announcement on Tuesday, Republican former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz (R-Battle Creek) offered his endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris while calling on Americans to reject Donald Trump.
Schwarz — a Vietnam veteran and surgeon who served in the U.S. House from 2005 through 2007, as well as 15 years in the Michigan State Senate — joins a growing list of Republicans who have opposed former President Donald Trump’s reelection bid.
“This November, Michiganders have a choice between a person who incited one of the worst attacks on American democracy in our history or someone who believes in the Constitution and is fighting to create jobs, lower health care costs and protect our fundamental freedoms,” Schwarz said in a statement. “Now more than ever, we need a principled leader who unites us — not someone who is divisive and who threatens to end democracy. I am proud to help be a part of Republicans for Harris to bring patriotic and sensible Americans together to reject Donald Trump and what he stands for.”
Earlier this month, the Harris campaign launched its coalition for Michigan Republicans supporting Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, with former U.S. Rep. Dave Trott (R-Commerce Twp.) at the helm. Trott was joined by Republican strategist Bill Nowling and Jim Murray, who served as deputy chief of staff to former Michigan Republican House Speaker Rick Johnson.
Harris has also gathered endorsements from Republicans nationally including former Vice President Dick Cheney, multiple former U.S. representatives including Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), more than a dozen former aides to President Ronald Reagan and multiple former Trump administration officials.
YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE.