LITTLE ROCK, AR– Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today congratulated Kendon Underwood on his runoff electoral victory in Arkansas’ House District 90. AFP Action endorsed Underwood this cycle, supporting the candidate through digital efforts, direct mail and grassroots support.

“Congratulations to Kendon Underwood on this incredible victory for the state of Arkansas and the people of the district,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Ryan Norris. “We’re proud to have been able to mobilize our grassroots and digital efforts for a policy champion like Underwood and even more proud of the hard work of our activists and volunteers within the district. With Arkansas behind other states on so many metrics, we need a representative who will put forward transformational legislation to rapidly move our state forward. Underwood is a small business owner and a principled leader who we’re confident will put our families first by championing educational freedom and fiscally responsible policies in Little Rock if elected in November.”

Background

Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Underwood this cycle, citing Underwood earned the support for his commitment to:

Educational Freedom: Underwood will support giving families access to more educational opportunities and freedom for their children to flourish in the educational setting that works best for their unique needs.

Regulatory Reform: As a small business owner, Underwood is dedicated to supporting policies that reduce red tape and make it easier for businesses to thrive and create more jobs.

Tax Reform: Arkansas has some of the highest tax rates in the country. Underwood knows that high taxes hurt Arkansas families and will fight to make sure hardworking Arkansans keep more of what they earn by lowering the tax burden.

Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Tim Phillips has been on a national tour over the past few weeks, visiting with activists and voters in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas in support of policy champions.

Those champions include Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania’s 10^th Congressional District, Georgia Senator David Perdue, Texas Senator John Cornyn, and North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis.

While Election Day is still nearly eight months away, it’s never too early for AFP Action activists to get into the field to push the reelection of policy champions.

Phillips said Perry’s “voting record has been good across the board on issues we care deeply about. So, for us, it was a no-brainer to start early.”

In an email to activists, Phillips noted that Texas has added 1.93 million new voters to its rolls since Cornyn was last on the ballot, and also pointed to a Gallup poll showing 45 percent of voters consider themselves independent.

“Add all that up and it means that an operation like ours — Americans for Prosperity Action — is the best positioned group in the country to reach these voters who don’t align with a party,” he wrote. “And that’s why I’m down here with our team, joining their grassroots work — the one-on-one voter contact which is so critical to getting John Cornyn re-elected.”

Phillips’ roadshow will take him to a host of other states — and into the offices and living rooms of thousands of more activists and voters — as the 2020 election unfolds.

“It’s a big year — and we are all in.”

Senator Thom Tillis won a decisive Super Tuesday primary victory last week. To further drive momentum in support of Senator Tillis’ reelection, Americans for Prosperity Action released an ad the next day that emphasizes Tillis’ work in Washington to create more prosperity for North Carolina.

“Under the leadership of our senator, Thom Tillis, our economy is booming,” the ad says, hitting notes AFP Action’s efforts have been emphasizing over the last few months. “Throughout his career, Thom Tillis has been a champion for the people of North Carolina,” said Senior Advisor Chris McCoy. “[He has] fought to create more jobs and more opportunities for our state.”

To share this message with North Carolina voters, AFP Action is utilizing its grassroots and media capabilities. Activists are on the ground making calls, sending texts, and knocking doors to talk with friends and neighbors about reelecting Sen. Tillis because of his strong record of job creation and pro-economic growth policies.

State Senator Tom Tiffany’s victory in the February 18 primary in the Wisconsin’s 7^th Congressional District represented “another win for the grassroots by demonstrating how our model of citizen to citizen contact truly makes the difference,” according to Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Eric Bott.

Tiffany’s 15-point victory margin was a testament to Americans for Prosperity Action’s focus on informing voters that if elected, Tiffany would drive policies that promote economic growth and make life more affordable for Wisconsin families. AFP Action was  particularly active in promoting his position in favor of repealing antiquated Davis-Bacon labor mandates that kill jobs and drive up the cost of construction projects in the Badger State and across the country.

The contrasts with his opponents’ policy preferences were communicated to voters through 300,000 contacts by activists braving winter weather, and 68 events held by AFP Action. The group also engaged in direct mail, digital and radio campaigns to spread the word.

HUDSON, WI—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight released a statement congratulating State Senator Tom Tiffany in his primary election victory and urged Wisconsinites to support Tiffany in the special election on May 12^th. The group will continue to leverage its grassroots and other tactics to support Tiffany’s general election bid.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Eric Bott issued the following statement:

“We’re excited primary voters recognize the same principled leadership that we see in State Senator Tom Tiffany. Tonight’s results exemplify another win for the grassroots by demonstrating how our model of citizen to citizen contact truly makes the difference. Our activists look forward to continuing to charge through the snow in support of Tiffany before May’s special election.”

Background:

AFP Action endorsed Tom Tiffany in a memo addressed to interested parties.

AFP Action activists contacted more than 300,000 voters throughout this effort, at the doors, on the phones, through text messaging, and held 68 events. The grassroots organization also sent targeted direct mail in support of Tiffany, ran digital advertisements across multiple platforms, and launched radio advertisements in the district.

AFP Action is supporting Tom Tiffany for the policies he’s previously supported and dedicated to continuing to support. One major contrast between Tiffany and his primary opponent was on job-killing labor mandates. AFP Action released a statement urging his opponent to reject the prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon in December.

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

AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) and The LIBRE Initiative Action are coming together to support a number of legislative candidates in Texas. AFP Action is endorsing eight State House and five State Senate candidates, while LIBRE Action focuses their efforts on one key State Senate primary. These candidates have shown leadership on critical issues to drive meaningful policy reform and improve lives so all Texans can succeed.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jerome Greener’s statement on slate of endorsements:

“These candidates have a proven track record of leading on policies that will help every Texan pursue their American dream and reach their full potential. Whether it’s letting families keep more of their hard-earned dollars, ensuring every child has access to a quality education, or keeping our streets safe by being smart on crime each of these candidates have demonstrated a commitment to making Texas a better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

AFP Action and LIBRE Action are proud to endorse the following policy champions:

Eddie Lucio (SD-27): Sen. Lucio’s leadership on educational freedom has transcended partisanship and led to important reforms for Texas students receiving access to the educational opportunity best fitting their needs, regardless of income level or ZIP code.

Matt Shaheen (HD-66): As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Shaheen has been an influential voice on policies that reduce red tape and allow Texans to elect exactly how much more local government they want and are willing to pay for. Shaheen has also been an important voice to make Texas’s criminal justice system one that is smarter on crime.  

Jeff Leach (HD-67): Rep. Leach showed important leadership to lower the tax burden on hard working Texans as well as played an instrumental role in fighting for smart on crime criminal justice reform, taking steps to ensure that our streets are safe and that those who have paid their debt to society have the opportunity to successfully return to their communities as productive members of their communities. 

Mayes Middleton (HD-23): Rep. Middleton showed leadership, even when it was politically difficult, by supporting efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying. He also is a champion on educational freedom, reducing the tax burden on hardworking Texans, and reining in overzealous government spending.

Matt Krause (HD-93): Rep. Krause has influenced policies to reduce unnecessary regulatory restrictions that create barriers to opportunities and ultimately encourage innovation and principled entrepreneurship. Rep. Krause has also contributed to our education system, supporting reforms to the one-size-fits-all approach in order to create an environment where all Texan families can thrive.

Scott Sanford (HD-70): Rep. Sanford has championed expanding educational freedom so students and their families have greater access to the educational environment that works best for their unique needs. Sanford was also instrumental in securing meaningful tax reform for hardworking Texans.

Tan Parker (HD-63): Rep. Parker supported tax reform that allowed Texans to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. He has also supported policies that keep our streets safe and allow those who have paid their debt to society to have the opportunity to successfully return as productive members of their communities. 

Jim Murphy (HD-133): Rep. Murphy is a champion on economic opportunity principles, especially his focus on lowering the tax burden for Texas families through substantial property tax reform, reducing the burdensome business margins tax, and increasing transparency with local tax abatements.

Valoree Swanson (HD-150): Rep. Swanson wants to level the playing field for all Texans and stop the practice of government picking winners and losers in the marketplace, which is why she rejected crony legislative policies. She has also supported policies that allow small businesses to prosper and spur economic growth.

Dawn Buckingham (SD-24):  Despite it being only her second legislative session, Sen. Buckingham has shown great promise and leadership in support of criminal justice reform, reducing red tape, and further promoting economic opportunities.   

Bryan Hughes (SD-1): Sen. Hughes has been a long-time champion of criminal justice reform and educational freedom. As a member of the key Criminal Justice and Education Committees, Hughes has helped pass meaningful policies to improve the lives of all Texans.

Larry Taylor (SD-11): Sen. Taylor has been one of the key leaders with providing more educational opportunity for all families in Texas, championing numerous educational freedom bills throughout his career. In addition, Sen. Taylor has been a stalwart leader in securing meaningful tax reform for hardworking Texans.

Pete Flores (SD-19):  Sen. Flores has shown real promise in his first term in the legislature by providing a key vote in securing pivotal property tax reform.

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

ARLINGTON, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s re-election to Washington’s 5^th Congressional District. AFP Action is throwing its full support behind Rep. McMorris Rodgers thanks to the positive policy leadership she’s exhibited during her time in Washington, D.C. The organization will utilize a wide range of tactics to support Rep. McMorris Rodgers’s re-election.

In a memo to interested parties, AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Phillips issued the following:

“ Since Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers was first elected to represent Washington’s 5^th Congressional district, she has been a tireless advocate for policies that remove barriers that stand in the way of Eastern Washington’s prosperity… On issue after issue, she won praise for maintaining civility at a time of hyper partisanship, and for working to build diverse coalitions on a range of issues while standing fast on principle. She is exactly the kind of lawmaker we need more of in Washington, D.C., and voters in Eastern Washington should send her back again.”

Background:

Americans for Prosperity Action also announced plans for historic political engagement at the federal and state levels in 2020, evaluating two to three times as many races as 2018. As part of this announcement, AFP Action released a new wave of endorsements for four members of the U.S. House of Representatives, each identified as a policy champion thanks to their legislative leadership in breaking barriers to opportunity and improving the lives of all Americans. Endorsed lawmakers include: Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13), Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05).

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