Washington, DC – The Republican Main Street Partnership Political Action Committee and the people of Michigan scored a major victory with Joe Schwarz’s win in the Republican primary in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District.  His victory over five more conservative candidates exemplifies that the centrist wing of the Republican Party is going strong.

“This was a great victory, not only for the Republican Main Street Partnership PAC, but more importantly, a great victory for the folks of Michigan. Joe Schwarz will be a tremendous Member of Congress,” said RMSP PAC Advisory Board Member U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI).  “Joe puts policy over politics and he has the experience necessary to tackle the tough issues from day number one - health care, job creation and protecting the homeland. His message of fiscal responsibility and common-sense conservatism resonated with the folks of the Seventh District. These are trying times, and Joe is the right man for the job.”

Schwarz thanked RMSP PAC, which endorsed Schwarz in March, for helping educate voters on the issues.

 “This was a hard-fought race where I knew all along that issues mattered,” Schwarz said. “The Republican Main Street Partnership PAC was instrumental in helping the voters focus on the important issues in the 7th district.  Their focus and assistance was invaluable.  We share a vision of expanding the Republican Party base.  I truly appreciate everything they did in this race, which was one of the most watched in the country.  I could not have done this without them.”

RMSP PAC is a political action committee that supports Republican candidates who are fiscally conservative and take a pragmatic, common-sense approach to social issues. For more information on RMSP PAC, visit www.mainstreetpac.com