SPRINGFIELD, IL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support of seven candidates running for re-election to the Illinois General Assembly.

The following candidates garnered AFP Action’s support for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Illinoisans: 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), State Rep. Brandun Schweizer (HD-104), State Rep. Amy Elik (HD-111) and State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (HD-114).

AFP Action, as part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, plans to leverage the full weight of its voter contact capabilities, in addition to direct-mail and digital advertisements, to support these candidates.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Heffley issued the following statement:

“AFP Action is proud to support these candidates in their bids for the Illinois General Assembly. These candidates will work to pursue policies that will increase economic opportunity and lower the high inflation rate harming Illinois families and businesses. 

“As election day nears, AFP Action and our grassroots army of activists in Illinois are laser-focused on helping ensure this slate is elected come November. Our staff and volunteers are excited to get out and connect with voters to discuss the kitchen-table issues facing our communities and how these great candidates can address them in the legislature.”

Endorsed Candidates:

State Rep. Amy Grant (HD-47)

A former schoolteacher, Rep. Amy Grant is deeply passionate about education issues facing the legislature and has been a trusted partner with AFP Action on key issues like funding the Invest In Kids program. Grant is an ally on economic issues, serving as the lead sponsor of tax cuts that would help Illinois families.

State 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.

State Rep. Jackie Haas (HD-79)

Rep. Jackie Haas focuses on fiscal responsibility and promoting job growth in 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.

State Rep. Nicole La Ha (HD-82)

Rep. La Ha brings a depth of experience and extensive public service record from serving as Homer Glen Board of Trustees member and founder of a disability organization. She has consistently advocated for lower taxes and responsible spending and strongly supports Illinois’ charter school tax credit program.

State Rep. Brandun Schweizer (HD-104)

After recently being appointed to the state legislature, Rep. Schweizer has proven himself to be a valuable partner on labor, taxes and health care. He is a champion for fiscal conservatism and lowering the property tax as well as expanding quality health care access and affordability to Illinoisians.

State 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.

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (HD-114)

A trusted partner, Rep. Schmidt was an early supporter of the Invest In Kids program, a vital program allowing more school choice for Illinois students. He has also been a leading voice on economic issues in the legislature and has called out irresponsible spending.

LAS VEGAS, NV – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) and The LIBRE Initiative Action (LIBRE Action) today announced their support of two candidates running for election to the Nevada State Assembly: Annette Dawson Owens (AD-29) and Rebecca Edgeworth (AD-35).

AFP Action and LIBRE Action, as part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, plans to leverage the full weight of its voter contact capabilities, in addition to direct-mail and digital advertisements, to support these candidates. Dawson Owens and Edgeworth have garnered AFP Action and LIBRE Action’s support for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Nevadans.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro issued the following statement:

“AFP Action is proud to support these candidates in their bids for the State Assembly. These candidates will work to pursue policies that will increase economic opportunity and lower the high inflation rate harming Nevada families and businesses. When elected, they will fight to pass health care reforms that benefit Nevada and education reforms that allow all Nevada’s students to prosper.

“As election day nears, AFP Action and our grassroots army of activists in Nevada are laser-focused on helping ensure this slate is elected come November. Our staff and volunteers are excited to get out and connect with voters to discuss the kitchen-table issues facing our communities and how these great candidates can address them in the legislature.”

LIBRE Action Senior Advisor Eddie Diaz issued the following statement:

“Latinos are striving to achieve the American Dream, but inflation and the unaffordable cost of living are making it tougher than ever. Our community is looking for leaders who will stand against harmful policies and champion effective ones. LIBRE Action is proud to endorse these candidates who are committed to fighting for freedom-minded policies. Electing these candidates is crucial to advancing policies that create opportunity, drive economic growth, and empower our families.”

Endorsed Candidates

Annette Dawson Owens (AD-29)

A former teacher and leader of education advocacy groups, Annette Dawson Owens has the experience and knowledge of her community to enact real reform in the General Assembly. AFP Action and LIBRE Action look forward to working alongside Dawson Owens on issues like educational freedom and economic prosperity when elected.

Rebecca Edgeworth (AD-35)

Edgeworth has expressed interest in tackling health care reforms in the legislature and brings extensive knowledge to the issue area. Additionally, Rebecca Edgeworth will be a trusted partner on economic and education issues. AFP Action and LIBRE Action look forward to helping her win election come November.

Arlington, VA – AFP Action is rolling out a new series of testimonial ads calling out the policy failures and reckless spending of Senators Jon Tester (MT), Sherrod Brown (OH), and Bob Casey (PA), leading to the worst cost of living crisis in a generation. The ads are part of an existing $3.5 million buy across digital and connected TV platforms and feature the voices of real voters bearing the brunt of the harmful policies driving inflation. 

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento gave the following statement:

“Americans are facing record-high prices at the grocery store and gas pumps, a direct result of the failed Biden-Harris policies supported by Senators Jon Tester, Sherrod Brown, and Bob Casey.

“Each of these career politicians are responsible for record high inflation that is harming everyday Americans. They are out of touch and disconnected from how people are suffering from their failures. Voters deserve better and are ready for the commonsense solutions and fresh leadership of Tim Sheehy, Bernie Moreno, and Dave McCormick to get the job done.”

The ads in Pennsylvania emphasize the desire for leaders who understand the fundamentals of a successful economy and reject the Inflation Reduction Act as ineffective. These voters are concerned that their Senators have been in Washington, D.C., for too long and are now out of touch with their constituents’ needs. 

Pennsylvania testimonials : (Watch here ) 2: (Watch here)

Similarly, the ads in Montana and Ohio express concerns about the current cost of living crisis and the dangers of continuing the downward spiral of a failed economy and what that could mean for future generations. As Jill H., a voter from Missoula, Montana, said, “I’m worried about where our country is going and I’m worried that my kids are going to grow up in a world that is vastly different from the one I grew up in.” 

Montana testimonials: (Watch here ) 2: (Watch here) 3: (Watch here)

Ohio testimonials: (Watch here ) 2: (Watch here)

These concerns aren’t just limited to the voters featured in the ads. AFP Action has been hearing the same worries expressed by millions of voters across the country at the doors and on the phone. To date, this cycle, AFP Action has reached out to more than 5.6 million voters — in more than 140 federal and state races across the country.