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Elevate Government Affairs Hires Chris Leuchten as Executive Vice President

(Washington, DC – 2/06/25) Elevate is excited to announce that Chris Leuchten has joined the firm as an Executive Vice President. Chris was most recently the Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ). Chris has a proven track record of securing bipartisan wins throughout his career. Chris has served […]

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The Look Ahead – February 2025

Produced By:   Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)  Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, 2 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 218 Republicans*, 215 Democrats, 2 Vacancies FL-01: This is former Rep. Matt […]

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The Look Ahead – January 2025

Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 52 Republicans*, 45 Democrats, 2 Independents Caucusing with Democrats, 1 Vacancy House: 219 Republicans*, 215 Democrats, 1 Vacancy FL-01: Rep. Matt Gaetz […]

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Elevate Government Affairs Hires Roger Wicker Chief of Staff Michelle Barlow Richardson as Executive Vice President

(Washington, DC – 12/11/2024) Elevate Government Affairs is thrilled to announce that Michelle Barlow Richardson will join the firm on January 13, 2025, as an Executive Vice President. “I am excited to join the talented team at Elevate Government Affairs,” said Michelle Barlow Richardson. “Elevate’s team of professionals is second to none, and I look […]

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The Look Ahead – December 2024

Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 47 Democrats, 49 Republicans, 4 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 220 Republicans, 213 Democrats, 2 Vacancies* FL-01: Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned abruptly […]

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The Look Ahead – November 2024

Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 47 Democrats, 49 Republicans, 4 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 221 Republicans*, 213 Democrats*, 1 Vacancy WI-08: Rep.-Elect Tony Weld (R) will […]

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The Look Ahead – September 2024

Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 47 Democrats, 49 Republicans, 4 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 220 Republicans, 211 Democrats, 4 Vacancies WI-08: Rep. Mike Gallagher’s decision to […]

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Elevate Welcomes Two New Employees, Promotes Two Others

Elevate Government Affairs LLC is excited to announce the promotion of two team members and the addition of two new team members as part of Elevate’s continued growth. Chidiebere Nwankpa and Jack Nichols have joined the firm as Associates, and Eloise Eagan and Samantha Wells have been promoted to Manager. New Team Members Chidiebere “Chidi” […]

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The Look Ahead – August 2024 Special Edition: Committee Leadership

Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) former Chief of Staff to Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) David Marten (david@elevatega.com) former Legislative Director for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power Senate: 47 Democrats*, 49 Republicans, 4 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, 3 Vacancies WI-08: Rep. Mike Gallagher’s decision to […]

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