Announces $3.25 Million Ad Buy Across Key Senate Battlegrounds
ARLINGTON, VA — Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced the endorsements of Kurt Alme for United States Senate in Montana and Ashley Hinson for United States Senate in Iowa, expanding its commitment to electing leaders with proven records of advancing policies that drive down the cost of living for all Americans. Alongside the endorsements, AFP Action is announcing a major $3.25 million ad buy across six key U.S. Senate battlegrounds — New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Montana — as part of its layered strategy to reach voters early with a message grounded in substance.
Nathan Nascimento, Executive Director of AFP Action, issued the following statement:
“As a result of decades of failed big-government policies, American families are still paying more for groceries, energy, housing, and everyday essentials — and they are looking for leaders who will do something about it. Kurt Alme and Ashley Hinson are exactly the kind of candidates who understand that the cost of living is a daily struggle for millions of people. Both have the records and the policy vision to deliver real relief.
“Kurt Alme helped implement the largest income tax cut in Montana’s modern history, cutting the top rate by roughly 37% and simplifying the tax code. As Montana’s former U.S. Attorney under President Trump, he led efforts to combat violent crime and public corruption. He knows how to turn principles into results — and that’s what Montana families need right now.
“Ashley Hinson has been a policy champion in Congress, fighting to balance the budget, cut taxes, and rein in the regulatory burden that drives up costs for Iowa families. Her advocacy for the REINS Act and right-to-work protections reflects a deep commitment to removing the barriers that make life more expensive for hardworking Americans.
“Today’s $3.25 million ad buy across New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Montana sends a clear signal: AFP Action is all-in on the races that will determine the direction of the country. Our grassroots teams have already knocked on more than 500,000 doors this cycle — having face-to-face conversations with voters about the issues that matter most. And we are just getting started.
“The senators elected in 2026 will still be casting votes in the early 2030s — on Social Security solvency, the national debt, and the long-term economic trajectory of the country. That is why AFP Action is focused not just on winning races, but on electing leaders who will govern with substance and deliver policies that make life less expensive and more opportunity-rich for every American.”
About the Ad Buy
AFP Action’s $3.25 million investment will fund targeted digital, streaming, and connected TV advertising across all six Senate battleground states: New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Montana. The ads will highlight each endorsed candidate’s record and policy proposals to lower costs for families — reinforcing the face-to-face conversations AFP Action’s grassroots teams are already having at voters’ doors.
About AFP Action’s Grassroots Engagement
AFP Action operates permanent grassroots chapters across the country with year-round field teams ready to engage voters at the critical time. To date in the 2026 cycle, AFP Action activists have knocked on more than 500,000 doors, building relationships with voters and gathering insights on the issues that matter most. This data-driven, layered approach — combining door-to-door outreach with targeted mail, digital ads, and direct voter contact — ensures that voters hear a consistent, substantive message reinforced over time.
Background on Endorsed Candidates
Kurt Alme — Montana
Kurt Alme brings a results-driven record to Montana’s U.S. Senate race. As Montana’s former U.S. Attorney under President Trump, he led efforts to combat violent crime, drug trafficking, and public corruption. As Revenue Director under Gov. Martz, Alme helped implement the largest income tax cut in Montana’s modern history — reducing the top rate by roughly 37% and simplifying the tax system. His private-sector experience at Crowley Fleck gave him firsthand insight into the real-world impact of regulation and federal policy on businesses and job creators.
Ashley Hinson — Iowa
Ashley Hinson has been a tireless advocate for Iowa families in the U.S. House of Representatives, securing policy wins on right-to-work issues and consistently championing the REINS Act to hold federal agencies accountable. A former state representative, congresswoman, and lifelong Iowan, Hinson has fought to balance the budget, cut taxes, and protect the most vulnerable. She brings a clear commitment to free-market principles and limited government — and a deep understanding of the communities she serves.