Nashville, TN — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced endorsements for an additional Tennessee Senate candidate and 5 additional Tennessee House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on August 1, 2024.  This announcement comes after the first slate of endorsements was released earlier this month. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Tennessee Tori Venable released the following statement:  

“We are thrilled to announce our support today for additional policy champions. We are proud of the work we have done alongside these incumbent candidates, and we are ready to hit the ground running to get them reelected. Our support is placed firmly behind principled leaders who have shown a steadfast commitment to making our state freer and more prosperous, ensuring families can thrive. These legislators will undoubtedly deliver lower taxes, better education, and greater liberty for hardworking Tennesseans. 

“We intend to fully leverage our grassroots efforts to support each of our policy champions, and we will continue to monitor the field to ensure all policy champions in need of support during the primary season have it. Their voices are crucial for the Volunteer State, especially with inflation at its peak. We are confident that they will continue to deliver for all Tennesseans and be a great addition to the General Assembly.” 

AFP-TN Newly Endorsed Candidates:    

SD 24 State Sen. John Stevens

Stevens has been a leader in advancing major reforms across multiple issues, including education, health care, and public safety. He has been working to overhaul Tennessee’s funding formula for education, demonstrating his commitment to critical reforms that expand educational opportunities. He supports efforts to eliminate CON (Certificate of Need) requirements, and, as an experienced attorney, he is a leading voice on public safety.

HD 13 State Rep. Robert Stevens 

While only in his first term, Stevens has proven to be a champion of educational opportunities. He serves as a member of the Education Administration Committee and was a key vote in support of ESAs and other school choice initiatives. He has also been a trusted voice and vote on both health care and tax issues, where he has voted to expand the scope of practice, supported CON repeal, and voted for significant tax cuts. 

HD 34 State Rep. Tim Rudd 

A champion of educational opportunities, Rudd has unwavering support for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). He is a positive voice on multiple issues, including taxes, spending, labor, and regulations; he has been a consistent advocate for public safety reforms and ending corporate welfare.

HD 43 State Rep. Paul Sherrell 

An advocate for school choice, Sherrell has supported many educational expansion opportunities, including transitioning K-12 public schools to a student-based funding approach. Additionally, as a member of the health committee, he has been a consistent voice on health care, supporting the expansion of telehealth and other personal option reforms. 

HD 77 State Rep. Rusty Grills 

Grills has been a leading voice on multiple issues, advocating for policies such as open enrollment, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), and expanding homeschooling opportunities. Beyond education, he is a key partner on public safety and health care issues. He was a lead sponsor of major reforms to repeal civil asset forfeiture bonds and cosponsored priority legislation to increase access to telehealth services.  

HD 78 State Rep. Mary Littleton 

Littleton is a policy leader on education issues, where she has supported multiple bills and efforts to expand educational opportunities through initiatives such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), open enrollment, and individualized learning plans. Additionally, she has supported key legislation to increase telehealth access and repeal Certificate of Need (CON) regulations, as well as numerous tax reform bills. 

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Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Republican Primary   

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated endorsed candidates State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32), Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones, and State Reps. Todd Jones (HD-25), Chuck Martin (HD-49), and David Jenkins (HD-136) for their victories in securing the Republican nominations in Tuesday’s Georgia Primary.

These lawmakers earned AFP Actions support in their primary contests for their tireless dedication to advancing freedom and economic opportunity in the Peach State.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after the races were called:

“This session, our elected leaders in Atlanta made impressive progress on issues that directly affect the quality of life and economic outlook of Georgians across the state. With these policy champions on the ballot, I’m confident that next session will see even more wins for the Peach State.

“I want to thank every activist who knocked doors and made phone calls who ensured that Georgians have good choices on the ballot. AFP Action will continue these efforts into November to ensure that next session is even more successful.”

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Statewide, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced its second round of endorsements for the election season, following the recent release of four candidates for Senate. Today’s release brings the total to 18 endorsed candidates so far this cycle. 

AFP Action FL says its vast grassroots base will educate and mobilize voters in support of these principled leaders through door knocking, digital ads, and mail campaigns. 

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“Our grassroots base knows what issues Florida families are focused on, and we’re confident that electing or re-electing these key leaders will help drive the change we need in our state. From making it easier to open a business, fund your child’s education, or afford your first home, we hope to see these policy champions successful so that Florida can continue to be a place of economic prosperity and freedom.”  

Endorsed Candidates 

State Rep. Danny Alvarez HD-69 

Rep. Alvarez is a key supporter of occupational licensing reform, education initiatives, and expanding access to health care.     

Erika Booth HD-35 

As a public-school teacher and having served on the Osceola County School Board, Booth would support learners and improve Florida’s education system. Her support for policies promoting economic progress and health care make her the right choice for the House.   

State Rep. Jennifer Canady HD-50 

Rep. Canady is a leader on educational freedom and providing parents with choice in the child’s learning. She has a promising future in the House Education Committee and her background in education makes her a strong choice for the role.    

State Rep. Tom Fabricio HD-110 

In his first term, Rep. Fabricio has been a key Member on the issue of health care with particular attention to telehealth expansion. Rep. Fabricio serves his district well by driving positive change to foundational education, energy, and regulatory reform.  

State Rep. Mike Giolambardo HD-79 

Rep. Giolambardo is a leader Floridians can count on. He consistently supports efforts that drive health care reform specifically regarding telehealth and scope of practice.   

State Rep. Jeff Holcomb HD-53 

Rep. Holcomb is a proven policy partner on several key issues including labor, regulatory reform, and education. He has led multiple efforts to drive change in policy areas that directly impact Floridians’ lives.

State Rep. Traci Koster HD-64 

Rep. Koster is a leader in criminal justice reform working with partners on the issue. She also is a strong advocate for aligned labor and regulatory issues, particularly scope of practice and occupational licensing requirements.   

State Rep. Lauren Melo HD-82 

Rep. Melo’s position on the Health and Human Services Committee has been a platform for telehealth legislation and expanding care for patients. Florida needs Rep. Melo’s continued leadership on labor and deregulatory efforts.  

State Rep. Rachel Plakon HD-36 

In her first term, Rep. Plakon was effective on critical issues such as reforming and expanding health care and education. She has put Florida patients and families first by advocating for transformational reforms to quality of care and promoting educational freedom. 

Nick Primrose HD-18 

As an emerging leader, Primrose understands Florida’s political landscape and is a promising partner on key issues spanning from tax and regulatory reform to delivering results in public safety and justice, energy, health care, immigration, and labor.  

State Rep. Alex Rizo HD-112 

As a freshman legislator, Rep. Rizo has emerged as a policy champion on issues such as foundational education, health care, labor, energy, and regulatory reform. Notably, Rep. Rizo utilized his position as Chairman of the Choice & Innovation Subcommittee to support ESA legislation.  

Judson Sapp HD-20 

Sapp is an advocate for tax reform, eliminating burdensome regulations, and protecting free speech. In the House, Sapp would be a leader on lowering tax and reviewing costly regulations for taxpayers.  

State Rep. John Snyder HD-86 

Rep. Snyder is a champion for education freedom, helping Florida students have a brighter future. He is also an advocate for economic progress and occupational licensing reforms.  

State Rep. Brad Yeager HD-56 

In his first term in office, Yeager has played a positive role in addressing various key issues including regulations, education, and health care. He has maximized his position on committees to support transformative legislation.

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Grassroots Group Succeeds in Helping Another Policy Champion Win a Nomination

Raleigh, North Carolina—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP-Action) congratulated Brad Knott on his victory in tonight’s runoff to win the Republican nomination for North Carolina’s 13^th Congressional District.

AFP-Action endorsed Knott in the runoff for his commitment to fostering economic opportunity and mobility for North Carolinians. AFP-Action Senior Advisor Tyler Voigt issued the following congratulations after the race was called:

“Last year, AFP-Action made a commitment to seek out and endorse policy champions in more primaries. Tonight’s victory is AFP-Action delivering on that promise and ensuring that North Carolinians have the option to vote for quality candidates in November. Brad Knott is going to be the breath of fresh air we need representing the Tar Heel State in Washington. We were proud to throw our support behind him. We congratulate him on running a tightly focused campaign and also want to send out our thanks to every volunteer who made phone calls and knocked doors to bring about this victory.”

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CHARLESTON, W. Va.—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated State Treasurer Riley Moore for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s West Virginia Primary for the Second Congressional District. 

“Last year, we told Americans that we were going to be getting into more primaries, more often, because candidate quality matters. Riley Moore’s victory tonight ensures that voters in West Virginia’s Second Congressional District will be sending a principled leader to Washington in November. We look forward to continuing our support for Riley Moore through November and in his future endeavors,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Huffman. 

“The 2024 election will be a pivotal point for America’s future. Instead of sending politicians to Washington who will go along to get along, we need bold leaders who are not afraid to stand up to the status quo and have a proven record of fighting, and winning, for West Virginia values. Riley Moore is that kind of leader and we look forward to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Huffman.

Nashville, TN — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced endorsements for one Tennessee Senate candidate and six Tennessee House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on August 1, 2024.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Tennessee Tori Venable released the following statement: 

“We are thrilled to announce our support for these policy champions. There are several open seats in the state legislature, and we are ready to hit the ground running to help Tennesseans get to know newcomers who’ve earned our endorsement. These policy champions will undoubtedly deliver lower taxes, better education, and more liberty for hard-working Tennesseans. Our support is carefully placed behind principled leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to making our state a freer and more prosperous place where families can succeed. 

“We plan to put the full weight of our grassroots efforts behind each of our policy champions. Their voices are needed for the Volunteer state at a time when inflation is at its highest, and we are confident that they will be a great addition to the General Assembly.” 

AFP Action Endorsed Candidates:   

SD 04 State Sen. Jon Lundberg 

As chair of the Senate Education Committee, Sen. Lundberg has been crucial to advancing educational reforms and public-school choice. Beyond his support for school choice, he is a positive voice for the free-market, public safety and healthcare; he supported key reforms to victims’ restitution and certificate-of-need (CON).

HD 20 Jason Emert 

Emert, a reserve office with the U.S. Air Force and member of the Tennessee Air National Guard. His platform recognizes the need to end the healthcare monopoly by repealing CON, supports the advancement of statewide universal school choice, and supports ending occupational licensing. 

HD 33 State Rep. John Ragan 

Rep. Ragan is a policy leader on education issues, supporting reforms to expand educational opportunities through school choice and the pilot ESA program. He is a trusted voice on efforts to reform civil asset forfeiture and plays an important role in maintaining a policy coalition, and he has been a key vote on legislation eliminating CON requirements. He also serves as chairman of the Government Operations committee – where he provides oversight on regulations and licensing boards through a limited government perspective.

HD 64 State Rep. Scott Cepicky 

Rep. Cepicky is a vital voice and a critical leader on educational issues. As the chair of the Education Instruction Subcommittee, he has worked diligently to expand educational opportunities, including universal ESAs. Additionally, he has sponsored legislation aimed at ensuring public safety, maintaining a functioning justice system, and implementing key tax cuts. He is one of the few members to reject the practice of corporate welfare, with government picking winners and losers in business.

HD 65 Lee Reeves 

Reeves, a Williamson County resident, supports school choice, personal option health care reforms, and tax cuts. He is expected to be an active voice supporting reforms that push back against the administrative state, ensure job creation, reduce regulatory burdens, and lower tax rates. Additionally, he is passionate about education reform and poised to be a vital partner in efforts to expand educational opportunities.

HD 68 Aron Maberry 

Currently serving as a Montgomery County school board member with ties to the homeschool community, Maberry is expected to play a crucial role in efforts to expand educational opportunities.

HD 73 State Rep. Chris Todd 

Rep. Todd has been a key leader pushing for more transparency in government. His efforts lead to the creation of a legislative dashboard, giving the public access to amendments before they are voted on. He has played a vital role in persuading other lawmakers to support expanding educational opportunities and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate CON requirements. Rep. Todd sponsored bills to cut taxes and is a leading voice for right-to-work. 

Americans for Prosperity Action Florida endorses four candidates for key state Senate races

Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFPA-FL) announced its first round of endorsements for the election season backing four principled leaders to serve in the state Senate. AFPA-FL will educate and mobilize voters in support of these candidates through its vast grassroots base as well as digital and mail campaigns.

AFPA-FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“AFP Action is confident that these proven leaders will continue to serve the interests of their constituents in the Senate while advancing legislation that unleashes freedom and prosperity. Local leadership has made our state a strong example across the nation despite reckless policies from Washington. We look forward to delivering results for residents throughout the state and our grassroots activists are ready to connect with voters.”

Endorsed Candidates

State Sen. Corey Simon (SD-03) 

As Senate Education Committee Chairman, Senator Simon prioritized educational freedom and opportunity for all Floridians. He prioritized passing the largest universal Education Savings Account bill in the country, while also working to remove barriers for traditional public schools. Senator Simon has been fighting tirelessly to help Senate District 3 recover from hurricane Idalia. We are confident he will continue this great work if re-elected. 

State Rep. Thomas Leek (SD-07)

Rep. Leek is a proven conservative who has stood strong with the Governor in his fight to protect Florida from the Biden border crisis. He’s worked to try and relieve homeowners from out-of-control insurance costs. Rep. Leek is a problem solver, and we can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together when he is in the Florida Senate. 

State Rep. Stan McClain (SD-09)   

Rep. McClain has worked hard on ensuring Floridians have strong private prosperity rights while working to solve housing affordability issues. He has fought back against those who have tried to overregulate businesses while also working to get rid of erroneous occupational licensing barriers that keep people from getting to work.   

State Sen. Bryan Avila (SD-39) 

Sen. Avila has been a champion for fiscal responsibility in the Florida legislature. He’s ensured Florida isn’t committing to long term debt and instead focusing on the core functions of Government. Senator Avila has been a champion for Florida’s families by prioritizing educational freedom and less regulations in his time in the Senate. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Avila for years to come. 

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