AUSTIN, TX—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of three state legislators running for re-election this November. These candidates earned the endorsement of AFP Action through their leadership in Austin and support for principled policy solutions that seek to tackle the greatest challenges Texans face.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jerome Greener issued the following statement:

“We are excited to endorse State Rep. Angie Chen Button, State Senator Brian Birdwell, and State Senator Jane Nelson in their re-election bids. By fighting for families to keep more of what they earn, supporting policies that will make it easier for businesses to recover, and tackling many more of the issues that matter most to Texans, these lawmakers have earned our full support through their principled leadership.”

AFP Action is proud to endorse the following policy champions:

State Representative Angie Chen Button (HD-112): State Rep. Angie Chen Button has been a critical leader in the effort to ensure Texans keep more of what they earn. Through building broad-based coalitions –regardless of political party— Rep. Button helped pass meaningful tax reform that alleviated some of the financial burdens hardworking Texans face. During her time in Austin, Rep. Button has also supported efforts to reduce red tape that will make it easier for small businesses to recover and improved access to quality, affordable health care.

State Senator Brian Birdwell (SD-22):  State Sen. Brian Birdwell has shown immense leadership in ensuring all Texas students have access to the educational environment that works best for their unique needs, allowing hardworking Texans to keep more of what they earn, and ensuring small businesses are able to recover and rebuild even stronger. Through his efforts in Austin, more Texans are able to achieve their American dreams.

State Senator Jane Nelson (SD-12): Through her leadership and dedication to working with anyone to do good, State Senator Jane Nelson has played an instrumental role in promoting opportunity for all Texans. Through her leadership as Finance Chair, the legislature has worked to pass fiscally responsible budgets that prioritize spending, lowered the tax burden on hardworking Texans, and ensured that all businesses do not face burdens that make it harder to recover.

Background:

In February, AFP Action announced its first wave of state legislative endorsements alongside LIBRE Action: AFP Action and LIBRE Action Announce Texas State Legislative Candidate Endorsements.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for State Senator Victoria Spartz’s election to Indiana’s 5^th Congressional District. Spartz earned AFP Action’s support for her work in the Indiana Senate to expand access to quality, affordable health care, putting more money in Hoosier families’ pockets, and backing pro-growth reforms that help small business recover and thrive following the economic crisis caused by COVID-19 and business shutdowns.

The grassroots-focused group will use its signature grassroots and a range of other tactics to build support for Victoria Spartz and help her get elected to Congress.

In a memo addressed to interested parties, AFP Action Senior Advisor Michael Chartier expanded on the endorsement:

“Now more than ever, we need leaders who will make it easier for our economy to grow and for families to access better quality, more affordable health care. Americans for Prosperity Action encourages voters in the 5^th Congressional District to elect State Senator Victoria Spartz. If elected, Sen. Spartz will champion policies that ensure every Hoosier can pursue their dreams, just as she did.”

Background:

In June of 2019, AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel released a memo outlining the organization’s new approach to public policy and political engagement. The memo can be viewed here.

This January, AFP Action announced its plans for historic electoral engagement at the state and federal levels during the 2020 election cycle.

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced it will launch a new wave of advertisements in support of Senators John Cornyn, Steve Daines, David Perdue, and Thom Tillis’s re-elections. Driving a positive, forward-looking message highlighting the positive impacts of these candidate’s support for historic tax reform and reducing red tape, these ads seek to bring voters together to vote for these lawmakers and the solutions they’ve driven during their tenures.

The approximately seven-figure digital effort will layer the group’s active grassroots engagement on innovative digital platforms such as connected TV. While AFP Action has had a consistent digital presence in support of these candidates, this will serve as the largest, most comprehensive digital buy of the cycle, to date.

To date, AFP Action activists have contacted nearly two million voters in these races.

You can view the ad in support of Sen. John Cornyn here.

You can view the ad in support of Sen. Steve Daines here.

You can view the ad in support of Sen. David Perdue here.

You can view the ad in support of Sen. Thom Tillis here.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Phillips issued the following statement:

“Americans are resilient and capable of extraordinary things. As individuals and businesses across our country begin to rebuild and recover, we know that we can count on John Cornyn, Steve Daines, David Perdue, and Thom Tillis to continue their work to promote opportunity for all Americans. With their leadership in the Senate, proven track records of reducing red tape and ensuring hardworking Americans keep more of what they earn, we will recover and come back stronger than ever. We urge the voters in these states to send these policy champions back to Washington.”

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Nicole Tardif at NTardif@afpaction.com. 

ATLANTA, GA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates Georgia State Sen. Chuck Payne on his hard-fought primary victory to continue representing State Senate District 54.  AFP Action endorsed Payne in early May and leveraged its signature grassroots, direct-mail, and digital advertisements to reach voters.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Allison issued the following statement:

“Senator Chuck Payne’s primary victory is a great win for his constituents and the state of Georgia. Throughout his time in office, Sen. Payne has shown his commitment to improving the lives of all Georgians through supporting principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Georgians face—even when it’s politically difficult. Whether it be improving access to quality, affordable health care, keeping our communities safe by supporting smart on crime policies, or ensuring Georgia’s families keep more of what they earn, our activists are proud to have supported a principled leader and congratulate Senator Chuck Payne on his well-earned primary victory.”

Background:

Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Senator Chuck Payne for re-election, citing Payne earned the support for his commitment to:

• Economic Opportunity: Sen. Payne supported policies that include fiscally responsible budgeting, cutting wasteful, lowering the tax burden on hardworking Georgians, and reducing red tape on small businesses.
• Health Care: Sen. Payne supported improvements that expanded access to quality, affordable health care. Leading the charge to repeal certificate of need (CON) laws and supporting telehealth legislation, Sen. Payne has shown support for expanding access to care.
• Criminal Justice Reform: Sen. Payne has supported smart on crime, soft on taxpayers criminal justice reforms to keep our communities safe.

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Nicole Tardif at NTardif@afpaction.com.