While the final results of Tuesday’s midterm elections are still being determined, the shift in power in Washington is clear. Democrats are projected to take control of both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate when the new Congress convenes in January, with several races still being counted.
For motorcyclists, a change in majority means new committee chairs, new staff and new faces deciding the issues that matter most to riders. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) will be on Capitol Hill from day one, building relationships with incoming members and their offices.
The MRF prides itself on focusing on lawmakers who support the motorcycling community, regardless of which party they belong to. Motorcycling is not a partisan issue. Riders come from every background and every political persuasion, and so do our champions in Congress. That approach is reflected in the bipartisan Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, and it will keep guiding our work no matter who holds the gavel.
“Elections come and go, and the balance of power in Washington is always going to shift, but our mission hasn’t changed,” said MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard. “We remain focused on motorcycling, plain and simple. We’ll work with any lawmaker, Republican or Democrat, who is willing to stand up for the rights and safety of America’s riders. That’s what the MRF has always done, and that’s exactly what we’ll keep doing.”
The MRF will share more as final election results come in and committee assignments for the new Congress take shape. In the meantime, we encourage members to reach out to their newly elected representatives and senators, introduce themselves as riders, and let them know motorcyclists are paying attention. Strong relationships back home are what make our work in Washington effective.
