Americans for Prosperity Action-Virginia (AFP Action-VA) Senior Advisor CJ Sailor issued the following statement upon the election of Jen Kiggans to the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Kiggans demonstrated during her campaign that she can stand strong under the most difficult challenges. Day after day she stayed focused on the issues important to voters—getting our economy back on track and ending inflation by cutting the government spending that fuels it.

“AFP Action VA congratulates Kiggans and we look forward to supporting her efforts to advance policies that improve lives and help people succeed.”

AFP Action VA endorsed Kiggans used a range of tactics to educate and turn out voters in support of her candidacy, including more than 121,000 phone calls and door knocks, and 402,000 pieces of mail addressing her support for policies important to Virginia voters.

ABOUT AFP ACTION

During the 2022 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 2 million telephone calls, 5.5 million door knocks, and more than 69 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation.

To interview AFP Action VA’s CJ Sailor, contact Rachel Adams at radams@afpaction.com or by phone at (571) 867-7852.

AFP Action, LIBRE Action, CVA Action Congratulate Ted Budd for Winning The U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina

Grassroots Groups Mobilized Voters in Support of Ted Budd Through Election Day     Raleigh, NC—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action, The LIBRE Initiative Action, and Concerned Veterans for American Action congratulated Rep. Ted Budd for winning his race for the U.S. Senate Seat in North Carolina.   The grassroots groups contacted voters in support of Rep. Budd in North Carolina, with LIBRE Action leading outreach to the Hispanic community and CVA Action engaging the veteran community. Together, they sent over 7.9 million voter contact mailings, knocked on 763,224 doors, and made over a million phone calls across the state. Tyler Voigt, senior advisor to Americans for Prosperity Action, congratulated Rep. Budd after the race was called:  “With Ted Budd in the Senate, North Carolinians can be confident that there is a principled voice advancing their interests and leading on the issues they care about most: empowering American innovation, restraining government spending, and ensuring every American has the opportunity to succeed.” Jeffrey Baldwin, senior advisor to The LIBRE Initiative Action-North Carolina, released the following statement:  “North Carolina’s Latino community will be better off with Senator Ted Budd representing them in the U.S. Senate. During his time as a U.S. Representative, Congressman Budd demonstrated principled leadership and fiscal responsibility. We look forward to partnering with him to pass freedom-minded policies that increase opportunities for North Carolinians and get our economy back on track.” Jose Ramos, strategic director to Concerned Veterans for America Action-North Carolina, commented on the win:  “Tar Heel State veterans and military communities now have a proven ally representing them in the U.S. Senate. We saw what Congressman Budd was able to accomplish as an advocate for veterans in the House of Representatives, and we’re eager for his principled leadership in the Senate – to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington, remove bureaucratic barriers for veterans, and pave the way for a better future for all Americans.”    Background: Americans for Prosperity Action leverages a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support our endorsed candidates.   During the 2022 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 2 million telephone calls, 5.5 million door knocks, and more than 69 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation. The LIBRE Initiative Action support champions who promote positive policies that eliminate barriers to opportunities and build the broad coalitions in Washington needed to make them a reality. Our vision is to build movements of millions around policies that lead to a society of mutual benefit – where people succeed by helping others improve their lives – and to break the internal and external barriers that prevent people from realizing their potential. Concerned Veterans for America Action is committed to electing champions for positive policies that promote the well-being, prosperity, and self-sufficiency of not only veterans, but also their families and their communities. But it doesn’t stop there. Veterans across the country have fought to preserve America’s prosperity. They know things like an unsustainable national debt, limitations on free expression, and a failing veterans’ health care system are challenges that should be overcome to improve the lives of not just veterans, but all Americans. To that end, CVA Action will work vigorously to elect leaders who will remove these domestic barriers to prosperity.    For further information or to set up an interview, please send an email to cravold@afphq.org for AFP Action, ckennedymercer@belibre.org for LIBRE Action, or sshriver@cv4a.org for CVA Action.

AUSTIN, Texas – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulates Gov. Greg Abbott on his re-election. The grassroots group threw its full support behind Abbott, talking to voters about the issues facing Texans and how Abbott’s policies pushed back against a big-government, one-size fits all solutions.

AFP Action achieved made over 200,00 door knocks and phone calls ahead of the general election.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Genevieve Collins issued the following statement:

“Our volunteers, activists and team are thrilled to congratulate Gov. Greg Abbott on his re-election to office. Abbott has consistently put Texas families first and will fight to make life more affordable by showing that Texas economic and pro-growth policies provide more opportunity and a better future for all Texans. We are proud to have endorsed a principled leader who will continue to bring commonsense to Austin and ensure Texas remains a leader in our nation.”

Background:

In April, Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Governor Abbott for re-election.

ABOUT AFP ACTION

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

During the 2022 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 2 million telephone calls, 5.5 million door knocks, and more than 69 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation. 

                                                        

KANSAS CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Jeremy Cady released the following statement on the general election victory of AFP Action-endorsed candidate Attorney General /Eric Schmitt in his bid to represent the Show Me State in the US Senate: 

“Voters of the great state of Missouri spoke loud and clear and elected Eric Schmitt in a resounding victory. AFP Action has put in countless hours over the past year, knocked on the doors of half-a-million voters and sent more than seven million mail pieces to help ensure Eric Schmitt’s victory.

“It’s undeniable that AFP Action’s efforts made a big impact in this important race, and we look forward to working with him in the Senate.” 

BACKGROUND:

• AFP Action Statement on Eric Schmitt’s Primary Victory      
• AFP Action Announces Support for Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate

ABOUT AFP ACTION

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

During the 2022 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 2 million telephone calls, 5.5 million door knocks, and more than 69 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation. 

Americans for Prosperity Action-Minnesota (AFP Action-MN) today announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Minnesota state legislature: Tama Theis (SD-14), John Heinrich (HD-35A), Elliott Engen (HD-36A), and Andrew Myers (HD-45A).

The organization endorsed these candidates based on their support for policies that limit government overreach and expand opportunities for Minnesotans to succeed.

“Minnesota needs state legislators who understand the challenges facing workers and businesses, families and seniors on fixed incomes, who are suffering under the heavy burden of skyrocketing inflation,” said AFP Action MN Senior Advisor Jake Coleman. “These candidates will work to get government out of the way so people can work hard and succeed in an economy that works for everyone.

“AFP Action-MN is proud to support these candidates, and we will work to turn out voters to support them on Election Day,” he said.

BACKGROUND

Rep. Tama Theis (SD-14)

Rep. Tama Theis has been a supporter of policies that protect Minnesota taxpayers. She was a cosponsor of legislation to prevent a payroll tax increase and opposed legislation to increase estate, state property, capital gains, and dividend taxes. Theis has also supported legislation to increase education choice as a cosponsor of legislation to create education savings accounts and increase parental control of their children’s education. 

John Heinrich (HD-35A)

Rep. John Heinrich understands that state taxes are paid by hardworking men and women who deserve respect. In the state legislature, Heinrich has been an advocate for fiscally responsible spending. He opposed tax increases, such as gas and payroll tax hikes, and advocated for returning surplus funds to the taxpayers. Heinrich has opposed the expansion of special-interest tax credit programs and supports policies that benefit parents and students, such as education savings accounts that empower parents to find opportunities that best meet their children’s learning needs.

Elliott Engen (HD-36A)

When Elliott Engen takes office next year, he can be expected to hit the ground running to break down government barriers that hinder economic expansion and opportunities. He will work to streamline the regulatory process to eliminate harmful regulations and increase access to health care by expanding telehealth. Engen will also support a variety of policies to expand educational opportunities for Minnesota students, including education savings accounts, public school open enrollment, and vocational and apprenticeship programs.

Andrew Myers (HD-45A). Andrew Myers understands that government regulations, no matter how well-intentioned they are, can harm businesses that are trying to grow and create jobs. That’s why in the state legislature, he will work to eliminate harmful and unnecessary regulations that hinder economic development. Myers is expected to advocate for fiscal responsibility, supporting state taxpayers through responsible spending and low taxes.

With the critical midterm elections just weeks away, the Ruthless Podcast invited AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel on the show to discuss the organization’s record-breaking grassroots and political engagement this election cycle.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Seidel told Ruthless co-host Josh Holmes that AFP Action volunteers have been “laser-focused” on the swing voters who will decide many key races, like the Pennsylvania Senate race, noting that volunteers have already knocked on over 3 million doors around the country and will personally visit 3 million more households by Election Day.

“We’ve been getting in front of them for the past year or so talking about the issues that matter most to them, and then making sure that they understand the choice that they have on who to vote for . . . . It takes a lot of boots on the ground, a lot of dedication.”

Seidel also noted that AFPA’s grassroots organization is at a “bigger scale than we ever have before”:

“In 2020, we were in over 270 races and we reached nearly 60 million voters through those efforts. This year already, federal and state races, we are in about 450. So it is a huge ramp up given what’s at stake in this election:  the future of our economy, the future of the country. And that’s what people are responding to. That’s why they’re coming out in droves to be able to do these door knocks, have these conversations with folks in their communities.

“There are a lot of folks doing good work, putting up their TV ads, things like that. There’s only one organization, which is ours, in the country that can reach all of the swing voters at scale. Because we’ve been on the ground in these communities for almost 20 years. And so we’ve got deep reach in the communities. We’ve got a huge dedicated base of activists that give up their nights, give up their weekends, to do this work. And it’s hard work.”

She noted that their polling makes clear that the economy, inflation, and government spending remain the top issue on the minds of swing voters:

“To talk with folks and connect the dots between failed government policies, major inflationary spending that passed and was signed into law over the past 18 months, and the pain that they’re feeling at the gas stations and the grocery store. So that they understand the ramifications of government programs in their everyday lives, and then can also make an informed decision going forward.”

Lastly, Seidel also talked about AFPA’s layered approach to targeting swing voters beyond door-knocking and phone calls because it’s harder than ever to drive a message simply through TV ads:

“We layer that strategy and we reinforce that message through digital ads and through pieces of mail to those specific targeted voters. We’re not going to blast out a bunch of messaging to people. We’re just laser focused on those swing voters because those are those folks who are going to make the difference…. it’s harder and harder to reach people through TV ads. The other thing that we know about swing voters is that they are really skeptical of what they hear in TV ads. They’re skeptical of what they hear from the candidates themselves because they’ve sort of been turned off to politics in recently years. But the people that they still trust are their neighbors.”

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Americans for Prosperity Action-New Mexico (AFP Action-NM) today endorsed Yvette Herrell in her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District.

AFP Action-NM will leverage a wide range of tactics, including the country’s largest grassroots outreach and mobilization, a full-time dedicated staff, and trained volunteers to educate and mobilize voters to support Herrell’s campaign.

AFP Action-NM Senior Advisor Burly Cain released the following statement on the endorsement:

“New Mexico deserves a leader who will fight for an economic environment that will benefit all New Mexicans. The Land of Enchantment is being crushed by record-high inflation and skyrocketing grocery prices and many are struggling to put food on the table. Meanwhile, Washington has failed to provide real solutions to address these challenges and instead continues to fuel inflation through massive government sending.

“Yvette Herrell has been a trusted partner and will fight for economic opportunity for all New Mexicans. During her time in Congress, she has opposed the out-of-control, wasteful spending that is driving inflation. And she has proven herself to be a champion for limiting government overreach and has pledged to review and eliminate government red tape that stifles innovation, growth, and job creation.

“AFP Action-NM will dedicate our robust grassroots efforts to ensure Herrell’s success come November.”

BACKGROUND:

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation.

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

Nashville, Tenn. – Americans for Prosperity Action-Tennessee (AFP Action-TN) today endorsed Adam Lowe, who is seeking election to the State Senate from the 1^st District.

Dr. Lowe is no stranger to discussing the issues that matter most to Tennesseans. He and his wife Rachel are both educators; they understand the challenges faced by local school districts and higher education, and why the people closest to the problems are best suited to provide the solutions.

“Adam Lowe has the potential to be a real champion for Tennessee families seeking better educational opportunities to meet their individual needs,” said AFP Action TN Senior Advisor Tori Venable. “He wants to break down barriers caused by an inflated education bureaucracy and push these decisions to the local level where parents, teachers, and administrators can work together in the best interest of students.”

“Furthermore, we believe Dr. Lowe will champion policies that will reduce regulatory burdens on business owners and protect people from an overreaching government that threatens Tennesseans’ personal liberty and freedom,” she said. 

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

Bismarck, North Dakota – Americans for Prosperity Action North Dakota (AFP Action-ND) today announced its endorsement of Steve Swiontek, who is running for the State House of Representatives from District 10.  

Today’s announcement adds to previous AFP Action-ND legislative candidate endorsements. The organization will continue through Election Day to connect with thousands of voters in these key races through mailers, digital advocacy, and our signature grassroots. 

“Steve Swiontek’s election to the State House will be a win for North Dakota,” said AFP Action-ND Senior Advisor Don Haggar. “We’re proud to stand behind candidates like Steve who are willing to step up and serve the state.   

“Steve’s expertise in the business community and his interest in finding innovative approaches to education make him a great choice for District 10,” said Haggar. “Swiontek’s experience on the Fargo Board of Education provides firsthand knowledge of how parents and teachers can work effectively together to improve education. North Dakota is ready, willing, and able to achieve lasting education reform. 

“Great candidates like Steve don’t come around every day. We look forward to reducing barriers and improving the quality of life for every North Dakotan,” Haggar said. 

ABOUT AFP ACTION 

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability that is supported by a world-class data operation.  

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions. 

Ad says Ted Budd will “put NC families over Washington politics.”

Americans for Prosperity Action-North Carolina launched a digital video ad that contrasts North Carolina’s U.S. Senate candidates on various issues that the organization believes are critical to improving the quality of life for North Carolina families. The ad began running on September 15.

The organization, which endorsed Ted Budd, said in the ad that he would “stand up to the career politicians driving up costs.”

The ad says Budd’s opponent, Cheri Beasley, “put Washington politics over North Carolina families.”

AFP Action-NC has been engaging voters in support of Ted Budd through door knocking, digital ads, and traditional mail. To date, the organization has mailed more than 820,000 pieces of mail in support of Ted Budd’s campaign.

“North Carolinians have been crushed by inflation and skyrocketing prices at the grocery stores and gas pumps,” said AFP Action-NC Senior Advisor Tyler Voigt. “Rising prices are fueled by out-of-control spending. That’s why we’re supporting Ted Budd for Senate. Budd will be a check on the massive spending and misguided policies that are making everyday life difficult for people here in North Carolina.” This new contrast video as well as step-up door knocking and telephone calling is part of AFP Action-NC’s final push during the remaining weeks of the campaign to educate voters about the candidates and to turn them out in support of Ted Budd on Election Day.

ABOUT AFP ACTION

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.