Teamsters union leaders support Republicans despite members endorsing Democratic candidates
Summary
The Teamsters union leadership is supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 elections even though many union members and local groups back Democrats. This has caused disagreements within the union, with some leaders criticizing the choice to support Republicans.Key Facts
- The Teamsters union has about 1.3 million members.
- Sean O’Brien, the Teamsters union president, spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention, a first for a union president.
- Many union members and local groups have supported Democratic candidates, while union leadership supports Republicans.
- O’Brien personally donated $1,000 each to two Republican candidates: Scott Brown and Markwayne Mullin.
- Teamsters locals in places like New Hampshire and Pennsylvania have endorsed Democrats in races where the national union supports Republicans.
- Some union leaders defend supporting Republicans because of their record on labor issues.
- The union’s political action committee also backed a Republican candidate, Rob Bresnahan, despite local opposition.
- The conflicting endorsements have created tension between union members and leadership.
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