VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – After yesterday’s debate between Rep. Jen Kiggans and Missy Cotter Smasal, AFP Action is highlighting five key takeaways: 

• Rep. Kiggans will continue holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their weak border security policies and has a proven record fighting for increased border security. 
• In the debate, Cotter Smasal failed to demonstrate how she will boost the economy, secure the border, and fight for Veterans.  
• During her first term in Congress, Rep. Kiggans successfully fought to reduce federal spending by helping to pass Washington’s first meaningful spending cuts in years. 
• As a 10-year Navy veteran, Rep. Kiggans successfully fought to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and provide them with their largest-ever budget through the Consolidated Appropriations Act during her first term in Congress. 
• Rep. Kiggans’ voting record proves that she is the clear choice to continue to represent Virginia’s 2nd District. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Parrish released the following statement: 

“Yesterday, Rep. Jen Kiggans shared a vision for a strong Virginia by citing the critical legislation she’s helped to pass in Congress while also holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their weak policies negatively impacting Virginia families. 

“Jen Kiggans is the leader Virginia deserves, and she has the experience and proven record needed to represent the 2nd District, secure the border, and reignite the economy in the Commonwealth.” 

ANCHORAGE, AK – During tonight’s debate between Mary Peltola and Nick Begich, Peltola claimed she is an independent voice for Alaska in Congress. But Peltola has voted in lockstep with President Biden more than 95% of the time.

Peltola has rubberstamped inflationary spending, tax increases and a crisis at the southern border. Alaskans deserve a member of Congress who will stand up to their party bosses and represent Alaska values – not those of Washington, DC.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Bethany Marcum released the following statement:

“Time and again, Mary Peltola has sided with the most progressive members in her party over Alaskans back home. Peltola has rubberstamped the Biden-Harris agenda that has resulted in high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis in Alaska.

“Alaskans are eager for new, independent leadership that will put Alaska values ahead of party politics. Nick Begich will tackle inflation and secure the southern border, all while putting Alaskans first.”

Atlanta, Georgia—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) threw its support behind a second round of candidates running in the November 5 General Election in Georgia.

State Senators Greg Dolezal (SD-24), Ed Setzler (SD-37), and John Albers (SD-56), as well as Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones and State Reps. Mike Cameron (HD-01), Jason Ridley (HD-06), Joseph Gullett (HD-19), Todd Jones (HD-25), Ginny Ehrhart (HD-36),  John Carson (HD-46), Chuck Martin (HD-49), Josh Bonner (HD-73), Soo Hong (HD-103), David Jenkins (HD-136), Rey Martinez (HD-111), will have AFP Action’s backing in their general election races.

These lawmakers have earned AFP Action’s endorsement for their commitment to protecting Georgia’s taxpayers, lowering barriers to work and employment, expanding education freedom for Georgia’s students, and supporting reforms to healthcare policy that give Georgians a personal option in health care.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after announcing the endorsed candidates:

“Georgians have seen amazing progress this year as the legislature embraced transformative policies to advance education freedom, increase access to healthcare, and remove barriers to employment and entrepreneurship. These champions helped get good policy to the governor’s desk, but they aren’t going to stop there, or rest on their laurels. We have more work to do to make Georgia freer and more prosperous. We need them to stay in Atlanta and keep moving freedom forward in the Peach State.”

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Background

Senator Greg Dolezal (SD-24)

Sen. Dolezal was the prime sponsor for education freedom legislation (SB233) and regulatory reform (SB 429). His study committee on Certificate of Need reform also set the state for the passage of HB1339.

Senator Ed Setzler (SD-37)

Sen. Setzler is a strong proponent education freedom (SB 233) and certificate of need reform (HB1339). He also voted for occupational licensure reform (SB354) and Senate Bill 362 to protect workers’ rights. 

Senator John Albers (SD-56)

Sen. Albers is a policy champion on economic issues and supports our priorities in education and healthcare. He is a key proponent of major regulatory legislation, including sponsoring Senate Bill 414 to protect personal privacy and Senate Bill 366 to make tax expenditures more transparent. He was also the sponsor of Senate Bill 429 to protect small businesses from harmful government regulations.

Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones

As the House sponsor of Senate Bill 233, Speaker Pro Temp Jones was integral in building support in the House for transformative education policy. Big policy change requires top tier leadership, and Jones’ leadership on this bill contributed significantly to the bill’s eventual passage.

Rep. Mike Cameron (HD-01)

Rep. Cameron has been a policy champion across the board, voting in favor of lowering taxes, greater educational freedom for families, and reforming the state certificate of need healthcare regulation. 

Rep. Jason Ridley (HD-06)

As a member of the Regulated Industries Committee, Rep. Ridley is skeptical of overburdensome occupational licensing. He co-sponsored the big tax cut bill in 2021 (HB 593).  In 2024, he voted in favor of Senate Bill 354 to remove barriers for niche beauty services and House Bill 583 to expand the cottage food industry in our state. 

Rep. Joseph Gullett (HD-19)

Rep. Gullett sponsored House Bill 575, the Right to Earn a Living Act, which would significantly improve the employment policy in our state. He also co-sponsored the 2022 House Bill 1, protecting speech on public university campuses. 

Rep. Todd Jones (HD-25)

Rep. Jones is a huge supporter of education freedom, and was a leading voice in support of Senate Bill 233 in the House. During the 2024 legislative session he voted in favor of Senate Bill 354 to remove licensure barriers and House Bill 1339 to repeal Certificate of Need laws for new rural hospitals and birthing centers.

Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (HD-36)

Rep. Ehrhart sponsored Senate Bill 354, which reformed occupational licensure the beauty industry. As a subcommittee Chair in the Regulated Industries Committee, she is familiar with the challenges workers face dealing with state regulations. She also voted in support of Senate Bill 233 and HB 1339. 

Rep. John Carson (HD-46)

Rep. Carson has consistently worked on increasing school choice in Georgia, steadfastly supporting expansions of the tax credit scholarship. He also voted in favor of reform related to occupational licensure reform and lowering taxes. 

Rep. Chuck Martin (HD-49)

As a member of the House Regulated Industries Committee, Rep. Martin has developed an expertise and been a leading voice on the need for smart regulatory policy, including occupational licensure reform, like with his sponsorship of House Bill 155. Martin is also a taxpayer champion, consistently speaking for the taxpayer and being willing to question the wisdom of expensive tax expenditures that are awarded to specific businesses or industries at the expense of the average taxpayer.

Rep. Josh Bonner (HD-73)

Rep. Bonner was the sponsor of House Bill 1in 2022, ensuring free expression on public university campuses. During the 2024 legislative session he voted in favor of Senate Bill 354 to remove licensure barriers and House Bill 1339 to repeal Certificate of Need laws for new rural hospitals and birthing centers.

Rep. Soo Hong (HD-103)

Rep. Hong was the sponsor of House Bill 1015 to expedite the reduction in the personal income tax rate. She voted in favor of education freedom (Senate Bill 233) and Certificate of Need Reform (House Bill 1339).

Rep. Rey Martinez (HD-111)

Rep. Martinez was one of only three House members to speak out at a press conference calling on the House to re-consider Senate Bill 233, after it failed in the House in 2023. He also voted in favor of Senate Bill 354 to remove barriers to niche beauty services and House Bill 1339 to repeal Certificate of Need for new rural hospitals and birthing centers. 

Rep. David Jenkins (HD-136)

Rep. Jenkins has been outspoken in his support of empowering people and limiting government.  A prime example of that was his sponsorship of House Bill 212 to lower occupational licensure barriers. While this bill didn’t pass, his efforts in 2023 set the stage for a similar bill to earn final passage in 2024, Senate Bill 354.

MISSOULA, MT – In new ads released today, AFP Action and CVA Action are hitting Tester for being the deciding vote on various Biden-Harris administration initiatives and voting with the president more than 94% of the time. The CVA Action ad highlights testimonials from veterans and their families detailing how Tester has failed to deliver for our nation’s heroes.

Inflation-fueling spending, border chaos and tax hikes have all been approved by Jon Tester in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, as chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Tester has failed to deliver for Montana’s veterans.

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AFP Action Senior Advisor Jesse Ramos released the following statement:

“Jon Tester has time and again sided with his progressive party leaders over Montanans and has rubberstamped the Biden-Harris agenda more than 94% of the time.

“Montanans deserve an independent leader who will fight for Montana priorities and put our interest over Washington bureaucrats. Tim Sheehy will work on day one to tackle inflation and secure the border, all while showcasing Montana values.”

CVA Action Senior Advisor Chris Enget released the following statement:

“Senator Tester has proven he’ll side with Biden’s failed VA bureaucracy over veterans and their health care needs every time. As Chairman of the Senate VA Committee, he’s had ample opportunity to streamline the VA system, support true choice in care, and hold the VA accountable for poor management, but to no avail.

Tim Sheehy on the other hand will take a firm stand for veterans and military families in Montana, honoring our nation’s promise to those who served by removing red tape and empowering veterans to choose when and where they receive their health care.”