Elections

The Senate is losing several key backers of last spring’s regulatory relief bill in the wake of the midterm elections.

The industry and its allies have their work cut out for them navigating the political standstill.

Credit union trade groups invested more than $7 million in this year's midterm elections. Did that record-breaking gamble pay off?

The Northwest Credit Union Association is one of a slew of groups across Washington asking State Rep. Matt Shea to return more than $30,000 in campaign funds following the release of a controversial document and video.

From former journalists to police officers and more, they all have two things in common: they're running for office and they've all worked inside the CU system.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore helped launch a credit union early in her career and today works to advance the movement's interests in Congress.

Credit union advocates are keeping a close watch on several races in this week's midterm elections.

Bob Kressig, who is running for re-election of his state house seat, helped defeat a measure earlier this year that would have increased taxes on Iowa credit unions.

Van Wanggaard is running for re-election as a Wisconsin state senator by focusing on bringing more jobs to his state and fighting for victims’ rights.

Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.

Richard Onishi, a longtime credit union board member, is running for a fourth term as a Hawaii state representative.

Currently running for a fourth term in Congress, former credit union employee Denny Heck is a vocal proponent of changes to NCUA's risk-based capital rule and other industry priorities.

Larry Hoff, retired CEO of Fibre Federal Credit Union, is running for a seat in Washington's state legislature – his first foray into politics.

Unlike previous spots produced by the group that just backed candidates, the latest ones reflect a somewhat different approach.

The American Bankers Association will run advertisements in support of Reps. French Hill and Bruce Poliquin, who are incumbents this November. The group has now endorsed three Republicans and a Democrat.

The Massachusetts senator and architect of the CFPB offered a sharp contrast to the administration's deregulatory agenda and sent strong signals of a presidential run.

House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election is another sign of the difficulties Republicans will likely face in holding the chamber in November, heightening pressure to move a pending regulatory relief bill as soon as possible.

House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election is another sign of the difficulties Republicans will likely face holding the chamber in November, heightening pressure to move a pending regulatory relief bill as soon as possible.

Mendell Thompson, president and CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union, was named mayor of Glendora, Calif. by the city council.

Mil-Way FCU CEO Allen Brown is running for mayor of Texarkana, Ark., and he hopes his experience overseeing growth at the credit union will translate to the municipal level.