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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November will be a crucial month for Virginia families and the issues they care about. Will the Commonwealth be a place where they will be able to provide for their families? Afford quality health care? Enable their children to take advantage of the opportunities they will need for a better future?

To be a place where all these things are possible, Virginia will need policy champions such as Delegate Nick Freitas. He has spent his career championing opportunity for all Virginians, and that’s why Americans for Prosperity Action is proud to support him for Virginia’s 7^th Congressional District.

• As a family man, Freitas knows Virginia families are concerned about providing quality health care to their loved ones. That’s why he’s supported expanding access to quality care, at a price families can afford.
• By championing fiscally responsible policies, Freitas has helped make it easier for Virginians to provide for their families. His efforts to reduce red tape will help businesses, jobs, and economic opportunity return once Virginia’s economy fully reopens.
• Freitas has proven he’s dedicated to reducing the tax burden imposed on hardworking Virginians, ensuring they have greater choice in how they spend their paychecks.
• Freitas has also shown he’s not afraid to stick his neck out for principled policy solutions to the Commonwealth’s greatest challenges. He has championed policies that make it easier for those who have paid their debts to rejoin their communities, giving them a real second chance to contribute to society. In doing so, Freitas has helped make our communities safer and advanced the opportunity for second chances.

For all these reasons and more, Americans for Prosperity Action encourages 7^th District voters to send Nick Freitas to Washington to continue championing opportunity for all Virginians.

TOPEKA, Kan.—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight applauded Tracey Mann’s primary victory in the race for Kansas’s 1^st Congressional District. Mann earned AFP Action’s support for his dedication to removing barriers to opportunity for all Kansans by championing economic policies that promote prosperity and fiscal responsibility. AFP Action leveraged its signature grassroots, direct-mail, radio, and digital advertisements to support Mann’s candidacy.

AFP Action issued the following statement:

“We’re excited to see primary voters recognize the same principled leadership our activists saw in Tracey Mann. We expect that Mann will be a welcomed addition to Congress and will help improve the lives of all Kansans.

“We would also encourage Mann, as he prepares for the general election, to demonstrate those leadership qualities by better elevating his discourse around immigration and work to bring people together to fix our broken immigration system. The use of messages that buy into the false choice and division on the topic are not helpful to driving a solution for the country. Through a productive discussion and thoughtful leadership, we believe that Tracey Mann can help pave a meaningful path forward on this and all other issues that are country is facing.”

 

Americans for Prosperity Action is excited to support Nick Freitas’s election because he has been a proven champion for Virginia and will continue to fight for us in Washington!

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RALEIGH, NC—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for 11 state legislative candidates – five State House and six State Senate candidates—vying for the North Carolina legislature in November’s elections. These individuals have earned the support of AFP Action for their dedication to principled policy solutions to tackle the greatest challenges North Carolinians face.

 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Chris McCoy released the following statement:

 

“Our activists are excited to throw their full support behind 11 principled candidates vying for the state legislature. Each of these individuals has demonstrated their dedication to improving access to affordable health care, reducing red tape for our jobs, businesses, and economy to rebuild, lowering the tax burden on hard-working families, and championing opportunity for all North Carolinians. We’re ready to hit the ground running and encourage voters across the Tar Heel State to support these candidates and their commitment to making North Carolina the best state to live, work, and raise a family.”

 

Senate

 

Warren Daniel (SD-46): As Chair to the Judiciary committee, Sen. Warren Daniel has championed smart on crime soft on taxpayer criminal justice reform and improved access to quality, affordable health care for all North Carolinians. Sen. Daniel’s proven track record of policy leadership and willingness to work across the aisle to pass meaningful reforms has helped modernize our state’s criminal justice system and allowed more North Carolina families to get the care they need.

 

Sebastian King (SD-27): While Sebastian King is not a current member of the legislature, AFP Action sees his dedication to advancing opportunity for every North Carolinian as a much needed presence in the legislature. King has shown he will prioritize getting our economy back on track, improving access to quality affordable health care, and ensuring our communities are safer and allow for second chances.

 

Michael Lee (SD-09): In representing Senate District 9, Sen. Michael Lee has championed educational opportunity and tax reform that allows hard-working North Carolinians keep more of what they earn. If re-elected, Sen. Lee will continue championing economic opportunity for all North Carolinians.

 

Wesley Meredith (SD-19): We are confident in Wesley Meredith’s commitment to increasing economic opportunity so everyone can pursue their American dream. He has voiced support for removing red tape to make it easier for our businesses, jobs, and economy to rebuild, and ensuring hard-working North Carolinians keep more of what they earn.

 

Danny Britt, Jr. (SD-13): As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee,  Senator Danny Britt has been a long-time champion of supporting smart on crime, soft on taxpayer criminal justice reforms that make our communities safer and allow for second chances. Sen. Britt has also supported increasing access to quality affordable health care – a top priority for all North Carolinians—and reducing the tax burden on hardworking families.

 

Tom McInnis (SD-25): State Senator Tom McInnis has shown leadership by engaging in legislation that would increase access to quality, affordable health care, provide more educational opportunities for students, and lower the tax burden for North Carolina families.

 

House

 

Ed Goodwin (HD-01): While in his first term, Representative Goodwin has already advocated for reforms that improve the lives of all North Carolinians. By supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care and reducing red tape, Rep. Goodwin has proven he’s committed to breaking barriers that hold North Carolinians back by supporting important policy solutions to the challenges they face.  

 

Bill Brawley (HD-103): As the former House Finance Chair, Bill Brawley has consistently pushed for removing red tape to make it easier for North Carolina jobs, businesses, and economy to thrive. Rep. Brawley has also pushed for meaningful tax reform and prioritized government spending.  Through his leadership, North Carolina will make it easier for all North Carolinians to achieve their  American dream.

 

Jon Hardister (HD-59): While serving as House Majority Whip, Representative Jon Hardister used his voice in the legislature to advocate smart on crime, soft on taxpayers criminal justice reform that ensures North Carolinians that have paid their debts have a real chance to start over. Rep. Hardister has consistently demonstrated his willingness to work across the aisle to drive meaningful policy reforms.

 

John Szoka (HD-45): Representative John Szoka is a champion on economic opportunity principles. As the Chairman of the House Finance Committee, Rep. Szoka has been influential in securing meaningful tax reform for hardworking North Carolinians and he remains committed to increasing economic opportunity. Rep. Szoka also supported criminal justice reforms that both protect public safety and gives second chances to those who have earned them.

 

John Bradford (HD-98): We are excited to endorse John Bradford for reelection. Rep. Bradford has leveraged his role in the legislature to support greater access to quality, affordable health care, educational opportunity, and reducing red tape to make it easier for our jobs, businesses, and economy to rebuild. If re-elected, Rep. Bradford will continue to make strides to improve opportunity for all North Carolinians.

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

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) on Thursday announced its endorsement of state Representative Byron Donalds to Florida’s 19^th Congressional District. State Rep. Donalds earned AFP Action’s support for his dedication to opportunity for all Floridians by championing policies that promote increased access to quality, affordable health care and educational opportunity for every Florida student.

AFP Action is dedicated to supporting candidates who demonstrate leadership on key policies that will improve people’s lives.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander issued the following statement: 

“Byron Donalds has been a proven policy champion in his time at the state capitol, fighting to increase access to quality, affordable health care and working to help every Florida family and student have educational freedom. We need representatives in Washington who will stand on principle and work to change the status quo.

“Especially now, Donald is the right person to lead the charge on reimagining health care to get government barriers out of the way of more patients accessing quality care and opening additional education opportunities so every student can find a school that best fits their individual needs. We’re proud to endorse Byron Donalds and we encourage Floridians in the 19^th district to vote for him on August 18^th.”

As a member of the Florida House, state Rep. Donalds has been one of the primary movers towards expanding educational freedom. During his tenure in Tallahassee, he has consistently used his voice to advocate for education legislation both on the chamber floor and in his capacity as member of the Education Committee.

State Rep. Donalds has fought to break barriers for employment and make it easier for workers to achieve the American dream by supporting the elimination of red tape, ending over-regulation, and reforming occupational licensing laws.

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RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of Delegate Nick Freitas vying for Virginia’s 7^th Congressional District. Del. Freitas earned AFP Action’s support for his leadership in championing principled public policy and willingness to support improvements to the lives of all Virginians, regardless of political convenience.

 

AFP Action Senior Advisor JC Hernandez issued the following statement: 

 

“Nick Freitas champions opportunity in the Virginia General Assembly and will do the same in Washington if elected to Congress. Through his principled support of policy that allows for more second chances, increased access to quality, affordable health care, or ensures economic opportunity for all Virginians– regardless of partisan divides or political convenience– Freitas’s drive to make the Commonwealth the best place to live, work, and raise a family is clear. Our activists are excited to hit the ground running in support of principled legislator Nick Freitas.”

Delegate Nick Freitas has been a consistent leader in the Virginia General Assembly, championing principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Virginians face. Throughout his time in the House of Delegates, Del. Freitas has supported policy that increases opportunity– regardless of partisanship or political convenience. Del. Freitas fought for greater access to better health care, at a price Virginia families can afford; reduced red tape so our businesses, jobs, and the economy to rebuild;  safer communities and second chances for those who have paid their debts; and prioritized government spending. If elected to Congress, Del. Freitas will continue championing principled policy that expands opportunity for all Virginians.

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