TALLAHASSEE, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for three additional state legislative candidates ahead of November’s elections: Bob Cortes for House District 30, Tom Fabricio for House District 103, and Fiona McFarland for House District 72. These newly endorsed candidates bring AFP Action’s total engagement in Florida’s state legislative races to 26 districts.  

 

Each candidate earned the support of AFP Action for their dedication to championing principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Floridians face.

 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander issued the following statement:

 

“We’re pleased to support three more exceptional candidates running for the Florida House of Representatives. By supporting educational opportunity for all Florida students, creating an environment that promotes our economic recovery and growth, and ensuring more Floridians have access to quality, affordable health care, these individuals will be a tremendous asset to our state legislature if elected this November. Our activists look forward to hitting the ground running to elect Bob Cortes, Tom Fabricio, and Fiona McFarland this year.”  

 

Bob Cortes (HD-30): As a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, AFP Action looks forward to seeing Bob Cortes’s leadership and principled support of policy return to Tallahassee. If elected, Cortes will support educational freedom that allows Florida’s students to learn in an environment that meets their needs, better health care at a price families can afford, and policies that make it easier for our economy to recover stronger than before.  

 

Tom Fabricio (HD-103):  AFP Action looks forward to supporting candidate Tom Fabricio as he seeks to represent the constituents of House District 103. If elected, Fabricio will support expanding educational opportunities, so all of Florida’s students have the chance to learn and succeed. Fabricio will also support policies that champion greater access to better quality health care and economic opportunity, to help Floridians provide for their families and rebuild our economy.

 

Fiona McFarland (HD-72): As a military veteran, Fiona McFarland isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in—even in the face of adversity. AFP Action is proud to support McFarland for House District 72, as a candidate that has shown she isn’t afraid to break through partisanship to ensure results for Floridians. If elected, McFarland will lead to ensure greater access to quality health care that Florida families can afford, less red tape and lower taxes to help our economy get back on track, and educational freedom for Florida students to succeed.

 

Background:

 

AFP Action announced its first wave of state legislative endorsements in July.

Denver, Colo. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of Suzanne Staiert for Colorado State Senate. Staiert is running to represent District 27 in November’s general election.  AFP Action will be supporting Staiert through a variety of tactics, including digital advertisements and direct mail.

AFP Action sets a high bar for political endorsements, supporting candidates that have indicated leadership in tackling the greatest challenges Coloradans face.

Suzanne Staiert earned AFP Action’s support for her dedication to:

• Educational Opportunity: Staiert will support giving families access to more educational opportunities and the freedom for their children to flourish in the educational setting that works best for their unique needs.
• Economic Recovery:  Now more than ever, Staiert knows that Colorado needs a leader that will help our economy, businesses, and jobs recover stronger than before. By reducing red tape and making it easier for businesses to prosper, Staiert will help get Colorado back on track.
• Criminal Justice Reform: In her legal career, Staiert has shown her passion for making our criminal justice system smarter on crime and softer on taxpayers. If elected, Staiert will prioritize transparency in sentencing, champion safer communities, and allow those who have paid their debts a chance to start over.

“Suzanne Staiert is an experienced leader that will champion opportunity for all Coloradans if elected to the state senate,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Jesse Mallory. “She is committed to helping our economy, small businesses, and families get back on their feet, ensuring our students have the foundation for a successful future, and allowing those who have paid their debts to have a second chance at life. Our activists are confident that Suzanne Staiert will help move Colorado forward and ensure opportunity is readily available across our great state.”

NAPLES, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulated state Representative Byron Donalds for winning the primary election for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, and state Representative Ray Rodrigues and Lauren Melo for winning their primary elections for the state legislature.

Donalds, Rodrigues, and Melo earned the backing of AFP Action for supporting fiscally responsible budgets, rejecting tax hikes that would hurt Florida families, expanding educational opportunities for Florida students, among other policies that will help solve some of the state’s toughest issues. The grassroots group sent 200,000 texts, made 215,000 phone calls, sent direct mail, and ran digital ads in support of Byron Donalds.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander issued the following statement:

“Byron Donalds, Ray Rodrigues, and Lauren Melo’s victories demonstrate that Floridians are eager to back candidates who will remove barriers standing in the way of improving their lives. These principled candidates’ commitment to keeping more money in Floridians’ pockets, advancing common-sense health care solutions, increasing educational opportunity for every student, and making our criminal justice system smarter on crime will help tackle our state and country’s biggest challenges.

“Our supported candidates are one step closer to ensuring our state stays on a path of economic growth that increases opportunity for every Floridian. We look forward to continue mobilizing Floridians to support these candidates and send these policy leaders to Washington and Tallahassee.”

Background:

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida’s 19^th Congressional District

Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed candidates in 23 state legislative primary races:

Senate:

• Ana Maria Rodriguez (SD-39)
• Ray Rodrigues (SD-27)
• Danny Burgess (SD-20)
• Jason Brodeur (SD-9)
• Debbie Mayfield (SD-17)
• Jennifer Bradley (SD-5)

House:

• Paul Renner (HD-24)
• Chris Sprowls (HD-65)
• Elizabeth Fetterhoff (HD-26)
• Scott Plakon (HD-29)
• Blaise Ingoglia (HD-35)
• James Grant (HD-64)
• Bob Rommel (HD-106)
• Tommy Gregory (HD-73)
• Stan McClain (HD-23)
• Thomas Leek (HD-25)
• Amber Mariano (HD-36)
• Josie Tomkow (HD-39)
• Spencer Roach (HD-79)
• Michael Grant (HD-75)
• Lauren Melo (HD-80)
• Sam Garrison (HD-18)
• Alex Rizo (HD-110)

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JUNEAU, AK. – Americans for Prosperity Action Alaska (AFP Action Alaska) announced its support for 4 candidates vying for the Alaska legislature in this month’s primary elections. These individuals earned the support of AFP Action Alaska for their principled dedication to tackling Alaska’s toughest challenges.

AFP Action Alaska is supporting Tom McKay for House District 24, Lynn Gattis for House District 7, Jesse Sumner for House District 10, and George Rauscher for House District 9.

AFP Action Alaska Chair Ryan McKee had this to say about the endorsements:

“We are pleased to announce our support for these candidates. Each of these individuals has demonstrated their dedication to supporting a constitutional spending cap that will get government spending under control, get our economy back on track, and protect our permanent fund dividend. These candidates have shown they’ll fight to make sure Alaskans have every opportunity to live their American dream here in The Last Frontier. Our activists are ready to hit the ground running to make sure these policy champions are elected.”

Tom McKay, House District 24

Tom McKay understands that if hardworking Alaskans have to live within their means, so should the government. Tom McKay has been vocal in his support of a constitutional spending cap, which will rein in government spending and protect Alaskans from tax increases.

Lynn Gattis, House District 7

Lynn Gattis has a track record of working to pass legislation that protects Alaskan’s permanent fund dividend and from being saddled with an income tax. She has also shown her dedication to improving Alaska’s education system and ensuring that every child can receive the education that fits their unique needs.

Jesse Sumner, House District 10

As a member of the Mat-su Borough Assembly, Jesse Sumner has proven he’ll stand up for fiscal responsibility in Juneau. He has consistently voted against tax increases and has shown his dedicated to making sure Alaskans can find fulfilling work and provide for their families.

George Rauscher, House District 9

As a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, George Rauscher was the lead sponsor on legislation to pass a constitutional spending cap. He has a track record of working collaboratively to pass meaningful fiscal policy that will get Alaska’s economy on track and ensure more Alaskans have the opportunity to achieve their American Dream.

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