LINCOLN, NE – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFPA) congratulated U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts tonight for winning Nebraska’s special election, giving him another two years to represent the hardworking people of Nebraska in Washington.
Sen. Ricketts’ victory is one of many AFPA-endorsed candidates who won their races tonight, following AFPA’s largest and earliest-ever involvement in federal in state races to help elect strong candidates who will fight for policies to help all Americans live their version of the American Dream.
AFP Action-NE Senior Advisor and AFP-NE State Director John Gage gave the following statement:
“Pete Ricketts is a conservative fighter who showed tremendous leadership during his first two years in the Senate. AFP Action is proud to have supported his reelection.
“Ricketts was an outstanding governor of Nebraska and AFP looks forward to seeing his continued success fighting for economic freedom and American energy dominance in the coming years.”
Background:
This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country.
