EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Alliance of Retired Americans announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. With over 4.4 million members, the Alliance focuses on protecting and expanding retirement security, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. 

“Rebecca’s positions demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring all Americans have the secure retirement they have earned. We welcome her leadership on issues such as strengthening Medicare and Social Security, while protecting the programs from cuts or privatization efforts. Our members support her candidacy because she believes in affordable healthcare, including lower drug prices, pension security, and quality long-term care,” said Robert Roach, Alliance of Retired Americans President. 

“I am proud to be endorsed by the Alliance of Retired Americans, an organization that does vital work advocating for retirees and advancing policies that protect their well-being,” said Rebecca Cooke. “In Congress, I’ll work to protect earned benefits like Medicare and Social Security. The health of our communities starts with the health of our retirees, and protecting social services that support them is of the utmost importance.”

Rebecca is also endorsed by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, Pete Buttigieg, 16 Members of Congress, State Senator Brad Pfaff, Iron Workers Locals 383 and 512, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Wisconsin State Council of Machinists, AFSCME, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82, Office and Professional Employees International Union, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Union, UFCW Local 1473, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, IBEW State Conference, NRDC Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, American Association for Justice (AAJ), End Citizens United, the Blue Dog Coalition, the New Dem Action Fund, Elect Democratic Women, EMILY’s List, and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC. She’s garnered the support of a broad coalition of farmers, small business owners, educators and healthcare workers across western Wisconsin.