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AFP Action Florida Congratulates Endorsed Candidates After Primary Election, Saw 11 Key Races Won Where Grassroots Activists Engaged   

abarrett on August 21, 2024

Statewide, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) congratulated 11 candidates who won marquee primary races where grassroots activists were out in full force. AFP Action FL also sent more than a million mail pieces and reached out to more than 300,000 voters this primary election. So far this cycle AFP Action FL has endorsed 29 candidates. 

Over the past several months, AFP Action FL has been engaging with voters to advocate for principled policy candidates to serve in the state legislature. After reaching hundreds of thousands of Florida voters, AFP Action FL is thrilled by last night’s outcome and is ready to work throughout the November election. 

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

“We are thrilled to see 11 leaders advance through the primaries, getting one step closer to addressing critical issues for Florida in the state legislature. Thanks to the hard work of countless grassroots activists who made a difference in key primary races, we were able to send more than a million mail pieces and contact more than 300,000 voters to help educate voters on a winning agenda that will give them a voice in the legislature. Our team is pushing through November and looks forward to seeing these candidates, and others, secure a victory.”

Endorsed Candidates Winning Primary

Tom Leek (SD-07)

Keith Truenow (SD-13)

Sam Greco (HD-19)

Judson Sapp (HD-20)

Richard Gentry (HD-27)

Debbie Mayfield (HD-32)

Erika Booth (HD-35)

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (HD-49)

Brad Yeager (HD-56)

Vanessa Oliver (HD-76)

Yvette Benarroch (HD-81)

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AFP Action Backs Vikram Mansharamani for Congress

abarrett on August 19, 2024

Manchester, New Hampshire—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed New Hampshire entrepreneur and economist Vikram Mansharamani in his bid to represent New Hampshire’s second congressional district.

Mansharamani earned AFP Action’s endorsement for his commitment to curbing Washington’s wasteful and inflationary spending as well as his emphasis on securing the southern border.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Greg Moore issued the following statement after the announcement:

“Granite Staters need relief from Bidenomics, with its massive spending and inflation that is crushing our citizens.  Vikram Mansharamani is the perfect antidote to a broken Washington.  He supports making Congress work for us and not the other way around.”

“AFP Action will be working tirelessly to ensure that he is successful and gets the chance to bring New Hampshire values to Washington.  It’s high time we had someone in Congress who actually lives up to our motto of Live Free or Die.”

AFP Action Minnesota Announces Second Wave of Minnesota State Legislative Endorsements 

abarrett on August 14, 2024

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Minnesota (AFPA-MN) announced its second slate of endorsements for the state House of Representatives. 

The following six candidates have earned AFPA-MN’s support for their steadfast commitment to expanding freedom and opportunity across Minnesota. AFPA will deploy its network of grassroots activists across the state to support these candidates with door-to-door canvassing, digital ads and mail so that they win in November and then get to work making Minnesota a freer, more prosperous state. 

AFPA-MN Senior Advisor, Jake Coleman, gave the following statement: 

“It’s high time for a change in our state legislature, after years of the Democratic majority’s poor leadership and radical policy priorities that have hurt hardworking Minnesotans and saddled the state with a budget deficit. 

“This year we have the unique opportunity to help restore sanity and responsibility in the House and Senate by engaging in key elections, supporting both principled incumbents and challengers who will fight for fiscal restraint, lower taxes, and education freedom.” 

Endorsed candidates

Roger Skraba (HD-03A): Skraba is a prominent voice for education reform, who will get to work on day one to make sure every student, urban or rural, has access to an education that meets their unique needs. Separately, Americans for Prosperity-MN (AFP-MN) is eager to partner with him in repealing Minnesota’s “Right of First Refusal” laws and other large-scale regulatory issues. 

State Rep. Jeff Dotseth (HD-11A): Dotseth is a champion for responsible fiscal policy in the House, where he uses his position on the Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee and background as a small business owner to push for responsible tax cuts and reductions in state spending. He’s also a trusted voice for parental rights in education who will work to expand educational opportunities across the state. 

Aaron Repinski (non-incumbent, HD-26A): Repinski is ready to get to work cutting state spending and demanding accountability for the government’s reckless fiscal policy. He is a strong advocate for free market reforms in health care, who will fight for health savings accounts (HSAs) and expanding insurance coverage across state lines. AFP-MN also looks forward to working with Repinski in expanding parental rights in education. 

Steve Pape (non-incumbent, HD-35B): Pape is an energetic newcomer who will prioritize reducing taxes, returning budget surplus funds to taxpayers, and balancing the state’s budget. 

Wayne Johnson (non-incumbent, HD-41A): Johnson, a former Washington County commissioner, will be a strong ally in the fight to cut taxes and unleash prosperity across Minnesota. As a small business owner, he is acutely aware of how high tax burdens and government red tape hurt working Minnesotans. 

Caleb Steffenhagen (non-incumbent, HD-48B): As a current schoolteacher, Steffenhagen has emphasized the importance of fostering innovation within the education system and will be a key advocate for expanding educational opportunities. Steffenhagen is also a small business owner, who wants to reduce the numerous taxes and regulations that stifle entrepreneurship and prosperity. 

This is an independent expenditure prepared

and paid for by AFP Action Minnesota, afpaction.com.

It is not coordinated with or approved by any

candidate nor is any candidate responsible for

it.

AFP Action Announces $1.25M Ad Buy Tying Casey to Pennsylvania Inflation 

abarrett on August 13, 2024

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is calling out Bob Casey for his failure to address inflation in a new $1.25 million ad buy in the Keystone State. 

The ads are part of a major $5.75 ad buy targeting key Senate races in Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 

The Pennsylvania ads – Can’t Afford Casey and A Fresh Voice  tie Senator Bob Casey to the historic inflation facing Pennsylvania families and highlight David McCormick as a common-sense leader who can help reignite the Pennsylvania economy.   

 

 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene released the following statement: 

 “Pennsylvanians deserve better than career politician Bob Casey and his unwavering support for the Biden-Harris economic agenda. Casey has supported trillions of dollars in government spending directly responsible for the high inflation and rising costs burdening Pennsylvania families and businesses today.  

“Dave McCormick is the leader we need. He will work hard to rein in reckless spending, cut costly regulations, and unleash American energy to drive our economy forward. Pennsylvanians cannot afford another six years of Bob Casey. It’s time for a fresh voice to get the job done.” 

BACKGROUND: 

To date this cycle, AFP Action has reached out to more than 7.5 million voters — in more than 400 federal and state races across the country. In close races, one-on-one outreach can be the critical difference. AFP Action’s highly targeted layered approach of doors, phones, mail, and ads is proven to be the most effective way to engage and persuade key voters. Our grassroots teams will be out in full force as we head into the final stretch of the campaign in the Fall.