An Early SLLI Press Conference: Daryl Metclafe (center) w/ Mike Hethmon of IRLI (far left), Dan Stein of FAIR (near left), & the Disgraced Russell Pearce (far right)
With this year’s election results now mostly tallied, it’s time to take stock: how did the federal and state level politicians that represent the interests of the established anti-immigrant movement fare? For clarity’s sake, we define such representatives as politicians who maintain a voluntary membership in one of two coalitions, the House Immigration Reform Caucus (HIRC) or State Legislators for Legal Immigration (SLLI).
Federal legislators who are members of HIRC essentially do the political bidding of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and its legal arm, the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI). Together, FAIR and IRLI author legislation and strains of messaging which HIRC members carry to and echo on Capitol Hill. SLLI serves the same function, but brings under its umbrella officials elected at state level.
Both coalitions, HIRC and SLLI, have been embroiled in controversy since their inceptions, with both counting some of the most extreme anti-immigrant representatives in the country amongst their respective ranks. Founded by Tom Tancredo in 1999, presently listed members of HIRC include Representatives Todd Akin, Michelle Bachmann, Brian Bilbray, Steve King, Lamar Smith, Lou Barletta, Louie Gohmert, Tim Huelskamp, and dozens of others. SLLI, founded in 2007, as well, has been stocked with extremists like Representatives Daryl Metcalfe, Russell Pearce, Brian Nieves, Tim Beardon, Tim Donnelly, Becky Currie, and others.
Below are the winners and losers listed by state and grouped coalition.
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Alabama
HIRC:
- Robert Aderholt (AL-4) – Winner
- Spencer Bachus (AL-6) – Winner
SLLI:
- Cam Ward – No Election
- Greg Wren – No Election
Alaska
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
Arizona
HIRC:
- Paul Goser (AZ-4) – Winner
- Trent Franks (AZ-8) – Winner
SLLI:
- Russell Pearce – RECALLED Novemeber 2011
- Judy Burges – Winner (Uncontested)
Arkansas
HIRC:
- Steve Womack (AR-3) – Winner
SLLI:
- Jon Woods – Winner
California (As of 11:30 AM, 11/7, 475,000 provisional ballots still need counting in CA; therefore, all election results are still considered “unofficial.”)
HIRC:
- Gary G. Miller (CA-31) – Winner
- Ed Royce (CA-39) – Winner
- John Campbell (CA-46) – Winner
- Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48) – Winner
- Duncan Hunter (CA-50) – Winner
- Brian Bilbray *Present Chair of HIRC (CA-52) – Presently Losing
SLLI:
- Tim Donnelly – Winner
Colorado
HIRC:
- Doug Lambourn (CO-5) – Winner
SLLI:
- Scott Renfroe – No Election
- Mike Kopp – VACATED Seat
- Kent Lambert – No Election
- BJ Nikkel-RETIRED
Connecticut
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Vincent Candelora – Winner (Uncontested)
Delaware
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Deborah Hudson – Winner (Uncontested)
Florida
HIRC:
- Jeff Miller (FL-1) – Winner
- Richard Nugent (FL-5) – Winner
- Cliff Stearns (FL-6) – Lost Primary
- Bill Posey (FL-8) – Winner
- Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12) – Winner
- Dennis Ross (FL-15) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Vern Buchanan (FL-16) – Winner
- Thomas Rooney (FL-17) Winner
- Sandy Adams (FL-24) – Lost Primary
SLLI:
- William D. Snyder – Won Martin County, FL Sheriff’s Race
- Ray Pilon – Winner
- Gayle Harrell – Winner
Georgia
HIRC:
- Jack Kingston (GA-1) – Winner
- Lynn Westmoreland (GA-3) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Tom Price (GA-6) – Winner
- Paul C. Broun (GA-10) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Phil Gingery (GA-11) – Winner
SLLI:
- Tim Beardon – Left Office in 2011
Hawaii
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
Idaho
HIRC:
- Mike Simpson (ID-2) – Winner
SLLI:
- JoAn E. Wood – Winner
- Steven Thayn – Winner
Illinois
HIRC:
- Peter Roskam (IL-6) – Winner
SLLI:
- Chris Lauzen – VACATED Seat
Indiana
HIRC:
- Dan Burton (IN-5) – RETIRED
SLLI:
- Eric Koch – Winner
- Timothy Neese – Winner
Iowa
HIRC:
- Steve King (IA-5) – Winner
SLLI:
- Paul McKinley – Chose Not to Run
Kansas
HIRC:
- Tim Huelskamp (KS-1) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Mike Pompeo (KS-4) – Winner
SLLI:
- Ray Merrick – Winner (Uncontested)
Kentucky
HIRC:
- Ed Whitfield (KY-1) – Winner
- Geoff Davis (KY-4) – RETIRED
SLLI:
- Stan Lee – Winner
Louisiana
HIRC:
- John C. Fleming (LA-4) – Winner
- Rodney Alexander (LA-5) – Winner
SLLI: None
Maine
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Douglas A. Thomas – Winner
Maryland
HIRC:
- Andy Harris (MD-1) – Winner
- Roscoe Bartlett (MD-6) – Loser
SLLI:
- Don Dwyer – No Election
- Pat McDonough – No Election
- Nic Kipke – No Election
- Steve Schuh – No Election
- Neil Parrott – No Election
Massachusetts
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Robert Hedlund – Winner
Michigan
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Dave Agema – RETIRED
Minnesota
HIRC:
- John Kline (MN-2) – Winner
- Michele Bachmann (MN-6) – Winner
- Chip Cravaak (MN-8) – Loser
SLLI:
- Steve Drazkowski – Winner
Mississippi
HIRC:
- Alan Nunnelee (MS-1) – Winner
SLLI:
- Becky Currie – No Election
Missouri
HIRC:
- Todd Akin (MO-2) – Loser of MO Senate Race in General Election
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) – Winner
- Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) – Winner
- Sam Graves (MO-6) – Winner
SLLI:
- Brian Nieves – No Election
- Sue Allen – Winner (Uncontested)
Montana
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Cary L. Smith – Winner (Projected)
- Wendy Warburton – Winner (Projected)
Nebraska
HIRC:
- Adrian Smith (NE-3) – Winner
SLLI:
- Charlie Janssen – Winner
- Tony Fulton – Reached Term Limit, VACATED seat
Nevada
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
New Hampshire
HIRC:
- Frank Guinwta (NH-1) – Loser
SLLI:
- Moe Villeneuve – Winner (Projected)
- Larry Rappaport – Winner
- Jordan Ulrey – Winner (Projected)
New Jersey
HIRC:
- Scott Garrett (NJ-5) – Winner
SLLI:
- Allison Littell McHose – No Election
New Mexico
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
New York
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Greg Ball – Winner (Projected)
North Carolina
HIRC:
- Walter B. Jones (NC-3) – Winner
- Virginia Foxx (NC-5) – Winner
- Howard Coble (NC-6) – Winner
- Mike McIntyre (NC-7) – Winner (Possible Recount Pending)
- Sue Myrick (NC-9) – RETIRED
- Patrick McHenry (NC-10) – Winner
- Heath Shuler (NC-12) – Chose Not to Run
SLLI:
- Dale R. Folwell – Did Not Run, Moved to Run for Lt. Governor
North Dakota
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
Ohio
HIRC:
- Steve Chabot (OH-1) – Winner
- Steve Stivers (OH-15) – Winner
SLLI:
- Courtney Combs – Reached Term Limit, VACATED Seat
Oklahoma
HIRC:
- John Sullivan (OK-1) – Lost Primary
- Frank D. Lucas (OK-3) – Winner
SLLI:
- Randy Terrill – Chose Not to Run
- Ron Peters – Chose Not to Run
- Charles Key – Chose Not to Run
- Sally Kern – Winner (Uncontested)
Oregon
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Kim Thatcher – Winner (Projected)
Pennsylvania
HIRC:
- Jason Altmire (PA-4) – Lost Primary
- Bill Shuster (PA-9) – Winner
- Thomas Paul Marino (PA-10) – Winner
- Lou Barletta (PA-11) – Winner
- Charlie Dent (PA-15) – Winner
- Todd Platts (PA-19) – Chose Not to Run
SLLI:
- Daryl Metcalfe **Present Leader of SLLI – Winner
Rhode Island
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
South Carolina
HIRC:
- Tim Scott (SC-1) – Winner
- Joe Wilson (SC-2) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Jeff Duncan (SC-3) – Winner
SLLI:
- Michael Pitts – Winner
South Dakota
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Manny Steele – Winner
Tennessee
HIRC:
- David “Phil” Roe (TN-1) – Winner
- John J. Duncan (TN-2) – Winner
- Scott Desjarlais (TN-4) – Winner
- Diane Black (TN-6) – Winner
- Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) – Winner
SLLI:
- Sheila Butt – Winner
- Joe Carr – Winner (Uncontested)
Texas
HIRC:
- Louie Gohmert (TX-1) – Winner
- Ted Poe (TX-2) – Winner
- Sam Johnson (TX-3) – Winner (Uncontested)
- Ralph Hall (TX-4) – Winner
- Joe Barton (TX-6) – Winner
- John Culberson (TX-7) – Winner
- Lamar Smith (TX-21) – Winner
- Pete Olson (TX-22) – Winner
- Kenny Marchant (TX-24) – Winner
- Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) – Winner
- Blake Farenthold (TX-27) – Winner
- John Carr (TX-31) – Winner
- Pete Sessions (TX-32) – Winner
SLLI:
- Leo Berman – Lost Primary
- Dan Flynn – Winner (Uncontested)
Utah
HIRC:
- Jason Chaffetz (UT-3) – Winner
SLLI:
- Stephen Sandstrom – Lost Primary
Vermont
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
Virginia
HIRC:
- Robert J. Whitman (VA-1) – Winner
- J. Randy Forbes (VA-4) – Winner
SLLI:
- Dave Albo – No Election
Washington
HIRC: None
SLLI:
- Matt Shea – Winner
- Jim McCune – Winner of Pierce County, WA Council Seat
West Virginia
HIRC:
- Shelley Moore Capito (WV-2) – Winner
SLLI:
- John Overington – Winner (Uncontested)
- Kelli Sobonya – Winner
- Carol Miller – Winner
- Linda Sumner – Winner
- Walter Duke – Loser
Wisconsin
HIRC: None
SLLI: None
Wyoming
HIRC: None
SLLI: None