Endorsements

United States Senator Ron Johnson

“The choice could not be clearer. Socialism and poverty vs. Freedom and a vibrant economy. Erik Olsen understands that America is at a crossroads. The people of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District have the chance to take America off the path of destruction by voting out Mark Pocan, one of the most progressive, anti-free market voices in Congress. Erik Olsen is an independent thinker and problem-solver who will help us re-embrace the things that made America great: freedom, a free market capitalist system, and a government that makes your life easier, not harder. Erik has a history of fighting government overreach as an attorney defending the property rights of citizens."
 
"Erik’s campaign theme — Affordable America, Safe America, Civil America — captures the concerns of Wisconsinites in this election. Erik will help us tackle inflation, restore the economy, secure the border, and unify and heal this nation. The stakes could not be higher."

-U.S. Senator Ron Johnson

Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson

October 12th, I was deeply honored to receive a phone call from Governor Tommy Thompson that he had decided to endorse me and our Olsen for Congress Campaign.
Governor Thompson is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Wisconsin politics. He grew up in Elroy, Wisconsin and completed law school at UW Madison in 1966. After completing his legal education, Thompson immediately ran for the Wisconsin assembly and won election by 635 votes. Thompson then served in the assembly until he ran for governor in 1986 against incumbent Anthony Earl. 
Thompson won the 1986 gubernatorial election with 53% of the vote, winning all but four of the counties in the state. Governor Thompson took office in 1987. From 1987 to 2001 Governor Thompson held the highest executive office in the State of Wisconsin, showcasing incredible skills of leadership and bipartisanship. In the 1994 gubernatorial election, Thompson won reelection winning a majority of the votes in every single county in the State of Wisconsin.

After leaving office, Governor Thompson went on to serve in other important positions, including being appointed to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services by President George W. Bush, and later serving as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System.

It is a great honor to receive Governor Thompson's endorsement. Thank you Governor Thompson, we will work even harder to Save America!

United States Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Congressman Van Orden served our country in the United States Navy from 1988 to 2014 ultimately with the rank of Navy SEAL Senior Chief. Congressman Van Orden is a combat veteran who deployed numerous times over the course of his career. Van Orden grew up in poverty but was inspired to serve our country, he risked his life going into battle many times to protect our Country. Every time he deployed, he risked never being able to see his family again. I can think of no person whose endorsement I am more honored to receive, and no person who is better suited to help guide our great Country in these dangerous times.

Wisconsin State Senator Stephen L. Nass

I am very pleased to announce that Wisconsin Senator Steve Nass (District 11) has endorsed me for the 2024 Race for US Congress - 2nd Congressional District. Senator Nass is a leader of the conservative cause, and a great example of a person who values and always works for unity because he is always trying to find a way to encourage people to get along, both within the party and throughout society. Our Country is facing unprecedented challenges both at home and abroad, to meet these WE MUST LEARN TO WORK TOGETHER both within our party and across party lines. I hope that if someday I do have the honor of serving in office I can follow in the footsteps of Senator Nass and do as good a job as he does serving the cause of Liberty and serving We the People.

Wisconsin Representative Tony Kurtz (50th Assembly District)

Representative Kurtz is a former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot who served in both the Persian gulf war and the Iraq war. He sits on the committee on finance and the joint committee on finance. Representative Kurtz has been an example of leadership in the assembly showing both a strong commitment to the conservative cause, and a steadfast voice for fiscal responsibility. I am deeply honored to receive his endorsement.