Phoenix, Arizona—After the Arizona Secretary of State certified Arizona’s election results, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated its victorious candidates on successful runs for the state legislature. 

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, as well as incumbent State Senators J.D. Mesnard (LD-13), T.J. Shope (LD-16), Tim Dunn (LD-25), and Frank Carroll (LD-28) won reelection. Carine Werner also won her race and will represent Arizona’s 4th senate district. 

State Representatives Matt Gress (LD-04), Teresa Martinez (LD-16), Michele Peña (LD-23) also won reelection. Non-incumbents Jeff Weninger, Chris Lopez won their races and will go on to represent the 13th and 16th legislative districts, respectively. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“Arizona has made significant progress in recent years when it comes to making the Copper State more attractive to entrepreneurs and families. With these policy champions, Arizona is sure to continue on its upward trajectory.” 

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ANCHORAGE, AK – AFP Action congratulates Nick Begich on his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Alaska. AFP-Action endorsed Begich in September and canvassed the state through election day.  

Nick Begich is the leader who will stand up for Alaskans in Congress, fight to bring down the cost of living, and champion Alaska’s energy industry. AFP Action grassroots staff and volunteers have been laser-focused on this race and have knocked on nearly 45,000 doors in support of Begich. 

Upon the race call, AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-Alaska State Director Bethany Marcum released the following statement:  

“AFP Action congratulates Nick Begich and his campaign on his election to Congress. Nick Begich will be a strong voice for the Last Frontier and will showcase Alaska values in Congress.  

“AFP looks forward to working alongside Begich next Congress.”  

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. 

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates 9 endorsed candidates who won election and re-election to the Illinois State Legislature. 

Chris Balkema (SD-53), State Rep. Amy Grant (HD-47), State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (HD-52),  State Rep. Jackie Haas (HD-79), State Rep. Nicole La Ha (HD-82), Regan Deering (HD-88),  State Rep. Brandun Schweizer (HD-104), State Rep. Amy Elik (HD-111) and State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (HD-114) each garnered the endorsement of AFP Action for their leadership and desire to tackle the high inflation and property taxes facing Illinoisans. 

As part of the largest grassroots network in the country, AFP Action and our grassroots volunteers and staff have knocked on thousands of doors in support of these principled candidates. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor and Americans for Prosperity State Director Jason Heffley released the following statement: 

“AFP Action congratulates these candidates on their election to the Illinois State Legislature. This slate of soon-to-be lawmakers will focus on bringing down high property taxes and the high cost of living facing Illinois families. AFP looks forward to working alongside them in the legislature.” 

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.