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The Look Ahead – July 2025

THE LOOK AHEAD – JULY 2025 Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) and David Marten (david@elevatega.com) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com) Balance of Power: Senate: 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, 2 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 220 Republicans*, 212 Democrats, 3 Vacancies TX-18: Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) passed away on March 5th after just arriving in Congress to fill […]

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The Look Ahead – June 2025

THE LOOK AHEAD – JUNE 2025 Produced By: Bret Manley (bret@elevatega.com) and David Marten (david@elevatega.com) Elevate Government Affairs (www.elevatega.com)     Balance of Power Senate: 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, 2 Independents Caucusing with Democrats House: 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats*, 3 Vacancies TX-18: Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) passed away on March 5th after just arriving in Congress […]

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The Look Ahead – May 2025

THE LOOK AHEAD – MAY 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: 220 Republicans, 213 Democrats*, 2 Vacancies […]

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The Look Ahead – April 2025

THE LOOK AHEAD – APRIL 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: 220 Republicans, 213 Democrats*, 2 Vacancies […]

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The Look Ahead – March 2025

THE LOOK AHEAD – MARCH 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 […]

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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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