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

The organization, which endorsed Sen. Ron Johnson, said in the ad that Johnson would “cut taxes,” “bring down gas prices,” and “put more money in your pocket.”

The ad says Johnson’s opponent, Mandela Barnes, “will cost you more.”

AFP Action-WI has been engaging voters in support of Sen. Johnson through door knocking, digital ads, and traditional mail. To date, the organization has mailed nearly two million pieces of mail in support of Sen. Johnson’s campaign.

This new contrast video, in addition to increased door knocking across the state, is part of AFP Action-WI’s final push during the remaining weeks of the campaign to educate voters about the candidates and to turn voters out in support of Sen. Johnson on Election Day.

“Prices are up, the economy is down, and Wisconsinites are struggling to afford everyday goods,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Eric Bott. “Mandela Barnes is running on a campaign that supports the same old tired policies that led to record-high inflation – forcing families to pinch pennies and cut corners.

“Wisconsin needs a leader who will continue to stand up to Washington politics and put our families and businesses first. Simply put, Sen. Ron Johnson is the man for the job. Johnson is ready to continue the fight to get big government out of the way and our economy back on track to help make life more affordable.”

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.

Ad says Dr. Oz will put more money in your pocket

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

The organization, which endorsed Dr. Oz, said in the ad that Dr. Oz would “cut taxes,” “bring down gas prices,” and “put more money in your pocket.”

The ad says Dr. Oz’s opponent, John Fetterman, “will cost you more.”

AFP Action-PA has been engaging voters in support of Dr. Oz through door knocking, digital ads, and traditional mail. To date, the organization has mailed more than 800,000 pieces of mail in support of Dr. Oz’s campaign.

This new contrast video, in addition to increased door knocking across the state, is part of AFP Action-PA’s final push during the remaining weeks of the campaign to educate voters about the candidates and to turn them out in support of Dr. Oz on Election Day.

“Since we began visiting voters at their homes on June 18, the resounding consensus is that Washington has failed folks who just want to keep more of their hard-earned money,” said AFP Action-PA Senior Advisor Ashley Klingensmith. “They’ve been forced to make trade-offs they never imagined they’d have to.

“From Bucks to Beaver, there’s nothing Pennsylvanians want more than for D.C. to be right-sized,” she said. “We’ll continue to connect folks with the facts:  Fetterman endorses more of the same big-government spending that Congress and the White House has done over the past 20 months and Dr. Oz will oppose the reckless Washington waste that’s driven up inflation at our expense.”

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.

Phoenix, AZ — Americans for Prosperity Action Arizona today announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. David Schweikert for re-election from Arizona’s 1^stCongressional District.

Rep. Schweikert received the endorsement for his support of health care, spending, and tax policies that limit the federal government’s reach and expand opportunities for all Arizonans. 

“Rep. David Schweikert has supported health care policies that expand patient access and reduce costs,” said AFP Action Arizona’s Senior Advisor Stephen Shadegg.“He supported right-to-try legislation that allows patients with life-threatening illnesses to use innovative drugs and therapies that are still under review by the Federal Drug Administration. He also supported health savings accounts and the expansion of telehealth services that proved important during the Covid pandemic.

“Schweikert has also been a strong supporter of taxpayers by standing up to the irresponsible, big-spending schemes driving today’s skyrocketing inflation,” he said. “He also understands that the taxpayers can spend their hard-earned incomes better than government bureaucrats, and he will continue to be a strong advocate for lower taxes across the board.”

During the coming weeks, AFP Action staff and volunteers will work to educate voters in the 1^st Congressional District about Schweikert’s efforts in Congress and to turn them out 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.

DENVER, CO –Americans for Prosperity Action Colorado (AFP Action-CO) today announced its endorsement of former Eagle Town Council member Matt Solomon for Colorado’s 8^th State Senate District. 

Solomon earned the endorsement of AFP Action-CO through his support for principled policy solutions that seek to increase opportunity for every Coloradan.

AFP Action-CO Senior Advisor Jesse Mallory released the following statement on the endorsement:

“Matt Solomon, who most recently served six years on the Eagle Town Council, has dedicated much of his career to improving the lives of Eagle’s residents. From serving on the town council to owning a small business to working as a paramedic for nearly a decade, Solomon deeply understands the challenges facing his community. 

“Solomon has vowed to get big government and burdensome regulations out of the way of Colorado’s business owners. Throughout his time on the Eagle Town Council, Solomon has been a strong advocate for reining in government spending and has a track record of fighting against tax increases. AFP Action-CO strongly supports his candidacy for SD-08.”

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. 

Phoenix, Arizona—Americans for Prosperity Action Arizona (AFP Action AZ) today endorsed Juan Ciscomani to represent Arizona’s 6^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Ciscomani earned AFP Action’s endorsement for his commitment to expanding opportunities for Americans—from over regulation to energy and standing firm against the tax-and-spend status quo in Washington.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement after the announcement.

“In Congress, there are many lawmakers who think they understand the problems facing the American people. What Arizonans need is a representative who knows what he’s talking about and has the experience to back it up. 

“AFP Action AZ is excited to back a candidate who not only has expertise, but who also maintains principled positions on limiting government expansion and interference, protecting taxpayers, and disrupting a spending process too often influenced by entrenched special interests.

“Between now and Election Day, AFP Action will be mobilizing our grassroots to knock doors, make phone calls, and leverage our best-in-class digital outreach to ensure that Juan Ciscomani represents Arizona’s 6^th District in Congress next year.”

Background

Ciscomani served as Governor Doug Ducey’s senior advisor for regional and international affairs. Over more than seven years serving the governor, Ciscomani focused on issues related to trade, our outdated immigration system, and border security. Before working in government, Ciscomani spent three years as vice president of outreach in the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which gave him insight into the harmful impact of unnecessary and burdensome regulations on small businesses that are struggling to grow and create jobs. Ciscomani has expressed support for sound fiscal policies related to government spending and taxation.

Springfield, Illinois – Americans for Prosperity Action—Illinois (AFP Action-IL) today announced it has endorsed eleven candidates for the Illinois State House of Representatives and one for the Illinois State Senate. The endorsements include a mix of incumbent and non-incumbent candidates. The AFP Action-IL endorsed candidates are:

• Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (HD-45),
• Rep. Chris Bos (HD-51),
• Rep. Martin McLaughlin (HD-52),
• Jack Vrett (HD-53),
• Michele Hunter (HD-54),
• Connie Cain (HD-66),
• Rep. Jackie Haas (HD-79),
• Rep. Keith Wheeler (HD-83),
• Scott Preston (HD-91),
• Michele Smith (HD-97),
• Rep. Amy Elik (HD-111), and
• Rep. Sandy Hamilton (SD-48)

These individuals received AFP Action-IL’s endorsement because of their commitment to policies that break down government barriers to success and expand opportunities for all Illinois residents to improve their lives.

“Illinois is in desperate need of strong leadership to help lift the burden of skyrocketing inflation from the shoulders of hardworking families and older residents living on fixed wages,” said AFP Action-IL Senior Advisor Jason Heffley. “We need leaders in the state legislature who will stand up for taxpayers and say no to government policies that stand in the way of a strong economy, a quality education, and safer communities.”

AFP Action-IL will leverage its network of grassroots activists and state-of-the-art data targeting capability to educate voters about endorsed candidates and to turn out voters to support them on Election Day.

BACKGROUND

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (HD-45)

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is a friend of Illinois taxpayers, evidenced by her vigorous opposition to the graduated income tax constitutional amendment and the abolition of the flat tax, which would have increased income taxes by $3.7 billion. Mazzochi has opposed multiple harmful spending plans with a strong focus on strengthening the state’s ability to address its pension crisis. She supports health care policies that expand access and lower costs and education policies that put students first.

Rep. Chris Bos (HD-51)

Rep. Chris Bos has championed taxpayer interests in the State House through his support for lower taxes. Bos cosponsored legislation to end automatic gas tax increases and prevent Illinois from moving to a graduated income tax system. He also sponsored a balanced budget amendment and legislation to implement a two-year discretionary spending freeze. Bos has supported tax credit scholarships to empower parents to find education programs that address their children’s specific learning needs. 

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (HD-52)

Rep. Martin McLaughlin has been a consistent voice for fiscal responsibility, cosponsoring balanced budget amendment legislation and a bill to freeze discretionary spending for two years. In the House and as a local mayor before that, he has been a leader in fighting to lower property taxes. McLaughlin has also supported several bills to expand the tax credit scholarship program to increase education freedom.

Jack Vrett (HD-53)

Jack Vrett is running for the State House on a platform of lower taxes, including opposition to gas tax increases, pension and school funding reforms, and regulatory reforms to eliminate unnecessary and burdensome regulations. Vrett will also work to expand access to higher quality health care at affordable prices by supporting reforms to increase access to medical facilities and health care professionals.

Michele Hunter (HD-54)

Michele Hunter believes that parents need greater control of their children’s education, and there needs to be more transparency to give parents more information about what happens in schools and what is being taught. She supports tax credit scholarships to expand education freedom. Hunter’s campaign has also focused on state spending and the need for greater fiscal responsibility by eliminating waste and abuse and solving the state pension crisis.

Connie Cain (HD-66)

Connie Cain worked as a private citizen to oppose the 2020 ballot initiative to shift to a graduated tax system. Her fight for lower taxes will continue in the State House. Her experience as a certified public accountant is needed in the General Assembly, and it has prepared her to expose and oppose wasteful spending and harmful budgets and advance much-needed pension reforms. Cain will also support policies that promote jobs and opportunities.

Rep. Jackie Haas (HD-79)

Rep. Jackie Haas focuses on fiscal responsibility and promoting job growth to Springfield. She is a champion for Illinois taxpayers by cosponsoring legislation to prevent a graduated income tax and a retirement tax. Haas has a proven record of removing government barriers to quality health care and education.

Rep. Keith Wheeler (HD-83)

Rep. Keith Wheeler has been a champion for regulatory reform during his tenure in the House. He sponsored legislation that eliminated hundreds of state agency regulations. He has been a champion for taxpayers by helping lead the effort to stop the graduated tax constitutional amendment. Wheeler has also supported several bills to expand the tax credit scholarship program to increase education freedom across Illinois.

Scott Preston (HD-91)

Scott Preston has expressed support for responsible, balanced budgets to protect the hard-earned tax dollars of Illinois workers and seniors. He knows they are being crushed by inflation, which is largely driven by out-of-control government spending. His record as a member of the Normal Town Council demonstrates his willingness to make tough votes on behalf of fiscal responsibility.

Michelle Smith (HD-97)

Michelle Smith understands that Illinois taxpayers need relief and lower taxes, especially property taxes, which will be a strong focus of her efforts when elected to the State House. She is equally passionate about reining in spending and getting the state pension system under control. Smith believes in putting the taxpayers’ interests ahead of the special interests.

Rep. Amy Elik (HD-111)

Rep. Amy Elik understands the threat that out-of-control spending poses to our state, not just as a driver of inflation but as a threat to our long-term economic prosperity. In the State House, Elik is the lead sponsor of the balanced budget amendment to control state spending. She also opposed moving to a graduated income tax system, new excise taxes, and gas tax increases.

Rep. Sandy Hamilton (HD – 48)

Appointed in late 2021, Rep. Sandy Hamilton has been a leader on fiscal, education, and health care issues. In her short time in office, Hamilton has been highly active in promoting tax relief for Illinois residents. She cosponsored resolutions in opposition to progressive income and retirement taxes. Hamilton has been critical of Gov. Pritzker’s ballooning budget proposals and wants to prioritize spending on core government services such as education, public safety, and protecting our most vulnerable.

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.

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Group says it will use grassroots network to support policy-focused candidates

Atlanta – Americans for Prosperity Action Georgia (AFP Action-GA) today announced it has endorsed additional candidates for the Georgia State House and Senate: Josh McKay (SD-07), Narender Reddy (HD-50), Arefeen Chowdhury (HD-105), and Johnny Crist (HD-108).

These and other candidates received AFP Action-GA’s endorsement for their commitment to policies that limit government overreach and provide more opportunities for hardworking Georgians to succeed.

“Georgia needs state legislators who will get government out of the way of hardworking Georgians, businesses, and families to create more and better paying jobs, a stronger economy, and higher quality education opportunities,” said Kevin Cooke, AFP Action-GA senior advisor. “We are backing candidates who understand that government, even with the best of intentions, too often creates barriers that stand in the way of people achieving success.

“During the final months of this campaign, our volunteers will be engaging on behalf of these candidates to educate and turn them out on Election Day,” he said.

BACKGROUND

Josh McKay (SD-07)

Josh McKay believes that improving education in Georgia is a top priority. He believes that education dollars should follow students so that parents can pick education options that best address their children’s individual learning needs. He will also support a variety of programs that expand choice and freedom in education, including education savings accounts, public charter schools, and public-school open enrollment. McKay also supports policies, such as certificate of need reforms, that will increase access to health care at more affordable costs.

Narender Reddy (HD-50)

Narender Reddy understands that reducing income taxes and other excessive taxes will increase economic growth while allow hardworking Georgians to keep more of what they earn. He also understands that regulations and government “red tape” very often stand in the way of hardworking businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to create jobs and grow businesses. He will work in the State House to eliminate unnecessary and burdensome red tape, freeing Georgians to prosper.

Arefeen Chowdhury (HD-105)

Arefeen Chowdhury’s business experience has prepared him to deal with budget and tax issues in a fiscally responsible way that limits government overreach and respects the taxpayers. He supports simplifying the tax code by eliminating special-interest carveouts, and then lowering taxes across the board. Chowdhury has also expressed support for expanding educational opportunities that empower parents, including support for public charter schools, public school open enrollment, and education savings accounts.

Johnny Crist (HD-108)

Johnny Crist’s experiences as a mayor have inform his positive approach to fiscally responsible budgets and low taxes. He has expressed a willingness to put the taxpayers’ interests above the special interests by eliminating special favors for the politically connected and rolling back burdensome regulations. His experience as mayor demonstrates his willingness to expand education opportunities to empower parents and help children find the best education possible.

Updated October 12, 2022
Note: Additional AFP Action endorsements include the following:

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32)
As a medical doctor and a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick has had a strong focus on improving health care outcomes for Georgians. In the State Senate, she carried multiple bills to reform certificate of need and advance telemedicine to increase health care access at lower costs. Sen. Kirkpatrick has a growing record of leadership on issues related to criminal justice reform and policies that provide deserving individuals a second chance for a successful life. She was a co-sponsor of a driver license suspension reform bill as well as a key occupational licensure bill related to past criminal convictions. She is a cosponsor of legislation to provide judicial discretion in the suspension of a driver’s license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations.

Rep. Josh Bonner (HD-72)
Rep. Bonner has been an advocate of education reforms that expand education opportunities for Georgia parents and children, including legislation to expand charter and magnet schools and education savings accounts. He also understands that free speech is essential to our democracy and has been the lead sponsor on multiple versions of college campus free speech legislation. Rep. Bonner also voted to expand health care access through reforms to state occupational licensing, scope of practice, and certificate of need laws.

ABOUT AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY 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 in Georgia of 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 capabilities supported by a world-class data operation.

Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida released the followed statement in response to Rep. Charlie Crist’s recent announcement regarding incentives for the film and television industry.

Austin, TX – Americans for Prosperity Action-Texas (AFP Action-TX) today endorsed a new wave of candidates for the Texas State Legislature, bringing the organization’s total state legislative endorsements to 15.

The AFP Action-TX-backed candidates announced today are:

• Adam Hinojosa (SD-27)
• Carolyn Vaughn (HD-34)          
• Caroline Harris (HD-52)
• Carrie Isaac (HD-73)
• Melisa Denis (HD-115)
• Rep. John Lujan (HD-118)
• Mano DeAyala (HD-133)

“We need leaders who will stand up for our families and guide Texas into a better tomorrow,” said AFP Action Texas Advisor Sam Sheetz. “These candidates received AFP Action-TX’s endorsement because of their commitment to policies that advance freedom and opportunity by breaking down barriers and getting government out of the way. We look forward to connecting with voters to ensure these candidates’ success in November.”

AFP Action-TX 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 these candidates ahead of November’s general election.

BACKGROUND

Adam Hinojosa (SD-27)

Adam Hinojosa will be a friend to taxpayers and small businesses when elected to the State Senate in November. As a small business owner, Hinojosa understands the challenges that government overreach generates for men and women trying to create jobs and grow businesses. He will support important tax reforms, such as changes to the current property appraisal structure and fiscally responsible budget practices that keep state spending under strict caps. Hinojosa will also advocate for expanding education opportunities so parents can select programs that meet their children’s individual learning needs.

Carolyn Vaughn (HD-34)

As a county commissioner, Carolyn Vaughn took a hard line on tax increases. She can be counted on to provide similar scrutiny of any proposed tax increases when elected to the State House in November. Vaughn will give equal scrutiny to spending proposals through budget process reform. And she will also work to provide parents and children with more educational opportunities through charter schools and other programs that empower parents and expand choices.

Caroline Harris (HD-52)

Caroline Harris worked as a staffer in the legislature to advance education freedom in the form of education savings accounts and tax credit scholarships that empower parents to give their children a quality education that meets their child’s specific learning needs. When elected to the State House, Harris will use her staff experience to drive additional freedoms and get government out of the way of a quality education for all children. Harris will also work to put the peoples’ interests over special interests.

Carrie Isaac (HD-73)

As a state legislator, Carrie Isaac will be a strong advocate for a more taxpayer-friendly tax code and has made property tax reform a top priority. Isaac will be equally focused on the spending side and has expressed support for a bold taxpayer bill of rights that protects hardworking Texans and reins in government spending.

Melisa Denis (HD-115)

Melisa Denis understands that inflation is ravaging Texas, which is impacting not only our gas and grocery bills but our property tax bills as well. Denis will work in the State House to protect the interests of Texans to ensure they are not priced out of their communities. She will also work to keep Texas attractive to world-class businesses, creating jobs and opportunities and improving lives. Denis will also work to ensure health care consumers have access to high-quality care at affordable prices by expanding health savings accounts, telemedicine, and other policies that increase the personal option and greater choice.

Rep. John Lujan (HD-118)

Rep. John Lujan has a passion for education reform. He will work in the State House to advance more freedom and greater choice for Texas parents to get their kids out of failing schools and into schools that provide high-quality education in a safe environment. Lujan will support over-burdened taxpayers through tax cuts—including property tax reform—and responsible spending.

Mano DeAyala (HD-133)

Mano DeAyala understands that Texans need greater access to innovative health care at an affordable cost. Once elected, he will support proven programs, such as telemedicine, and oppose policies, such as Medicaid expansion, that have repeatedly failed in other states. DeAyala will champion Texas taxpayers through property tax reductions and reforms and reducing property appraisal caps to protect against future increases. He understands the need for greater educational freedom and will support policies that give parents greater choice.

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.

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida today endorsed additional State House and Senate candidates. These endorsements bring AFP Action-FL’s total state legislative endorsements to 35.

“We’ve been active across the state for months,” said AFP Action-FL Senior Advisor Skylar Zander.

“Our activists have been knocking on doors and making phone calls,” he said. “And we’ve been targeting key voters in the mail and across social media to educate and turn them out for candidates who support policies that get government out of the way of hard-working Floridians.

“These additional legislative candidates understand the challenges Florida faces, and they will work to break down barriers that stand in the way of a strong economy, strong schools, and safe communities where families, businesses, and retirees can thrive,” Zander said.

AFP Action 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 endorsed candidates.

BACKGROUND

Rachel Plakon (HD-36)

When she takes office next year, Rachel Plakon will strongly advocate for lower taxes and tax reforms that improve the system and oppose any effort to impose new taxes on hard-working Floridians. She also understands that not all children learn the same way or struggle in failing schools. Plakon will work to empower parents with more education opportunities to better address their children’s unique learning needs. This includes policies that provide school choice for all, including Universal Education Savings Accounts.

State Rep. Lawrence McClure (HD-68)

Rep. Lawrence McClure has been a champion of policies that advance the interests of hard-working Floridians and break down barriers to work. This includes multiple votes to reform occupational licensing laws, which require certain workers to get a government permission slip before they can work. As a small business owner, McClure understands government regulations too often stand in the way of new jobs and economic growth. As a state lawmaker, McClure has worked to eliminate wasteful and burdensome regulations and to hold local governments accountable for the costs they impose on businesses.

State Rep. John Snyder (HD-86)

Rep. John Snyder has been a strong advocate of policies to expand education freedom, including Universal Education Savings Accounts and the expansion of charter schools. He also understands that when government regulates work—people suffer. That’s why he has repeatedly worked to reform occupational licensing laws that make it harder and more expensive to work and create new business opportunities. Snyder supported legislation to preempt local occupational licensing efforts and make it easier for military members to transfer their skills to the private sector.

Corey Simon (SD-03)

When Corey Simon takes office next year, he will work to advance health care policies that increase access to care at lower costs to consumers. He will also support efforts to expand telemedicine, which proved so valuable during the COVID pandemic. Simon’s non-profit work taught him the value of quality and innovative education. In the Senate, he will support public school open enrollment, Universal Education Savings Accounts, and public charter schools.

Jay Collins (SD-14)

Jay Collins is a decorated veteran committed to the principles of a free society. He supports health care choice and increasing accessibility by lowering barriers to access through expanded telehealth and price transparency. Collins will also empower parents with greater education freedom to provide the learning opportunities that best meet their children’s needs. These include supporting Universal Education Savings Accounts, public charter schools, and public school open enrollment.

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.

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Ciara Kennedy-Mercer at ciarakennedymercer@afpaction.com