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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