AUSTIN, TX – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for two candidates running for election and re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives – Rep. Van Taylor (TX-03) and Wesley Hunt (TX-38). These candidates earned the support of AFP Action for their commitment to championing principled policy solutions that put people over politics to help create a freer and stronger nation.

AFP Action will leverage a wide range of tactics, including its signature grassroots outreach and mobilization, to urge voters to support these candidates.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Genevieve Collins issued the following statement:

“Americans are calling out for leaders who will pave a better path forward and get their lives back to normal. AFP Action is confident in Rep. Van Taylor and Wesley Hunt’s ability to step up to the plate and put partisan politics aside to lead in the best interest of Texas families.

“Their commitment to fiscal responsibility, reducing excessive federal overreach, fulfilling our promise to veterans, and ensuring every American can access quality and affordable health care will help make it easier for our country to recover. Our activists are excited to get out in their communities and talk with voters to get these candidates re-elected and elected to office.”

Background:

REPRESENTATIVE VAN TAYLOR (TX-03)

In Washington, Representative Van Taylor leads on fiscal responsibility and has been an outspoken advocate for more transparency in government spending. During his time in Congress, Taylor cosponsored legislation to establish spending limits as a part of the “Maximizing America’s Prosperity Act of 2021,” as well as improved transparency through his support of the “Cost Estimates Improvement Act.” In addition, he spent his first term opposing legislation that would provide special interest tax breaks and subsidies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy and ensure working families pay more to get less.

Van Taylor believes in more transparency and fairness in our tax code. He is committed to helping individuals and families keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. During his second term, Taylor was a lead sponsor for the Truth in Taxation Act that would require specific descriptions of how pending legislation would affect federal taxes. He was also the lead sponsor of similar legislation passed during his time in the Texas Senate. This year, Taylor cosponsored the “Death Tax Repeal Act,” which would free families from costs associated with passing their businesses and farms down to the next generation. Additionally, he fought to retain equality and fairness in the tax code by opposing changes enacted through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Van Taylor has led on criminal justice reform and believes in improving the system to be smarter on crime and softer on taxpayers. In Washington, Taylor has cosponsored several key legislative policies including increasing attorney-client communications privileges, sentencing reform, and eliminating red tape for certain treatments related to substance abuse.

As a decorated Marine, Representative Van Taylor knows the importance of taking care of veterans when they return home. In 2021, Taylor introduced legislation that would protect Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families from being targeted by fraud and other predatory schemes.  In 2020, Taylor cosponsored legislation that would increase treatment options for veterans suffering from PTSD. In addition, Taylor has consistently advocated for increasing capacity at VA facilities where veterans are forced to endure long wait times to receive care.

Representative Van Taylor is committed to bridging divides. During his time in Congress, Taylor has been praised for his bipartisan solutions and working across the aisle to get things done. Described as “Mr. Bipartisan,” Taylor makes a point to dedicate his time on the U.S. House floor split evenly between both Democrats and Republicans. Additionally, he carries a card in his coat pocket that contains the names of authors of legislation he has cosponsored in order to build relationships, spark conversations, and fix the “distrust that exists in Washington.”

 

WESLEY HUNT (TX-38) 

Wesley Hunt is committed to strengthening the labor market and will enact policies that remove needless red-tape and regulations hurting Texas small businesses. Hunt understands the importance of having a strong economy that is able to provide jobs for all people looking for work. In Washington, Hunt says he will champion free market solutions and push for deregulation that gets the federal government out of the way and unlocks the limitless potential of the American people. He also promises to fight against policies like the “Green New Deal” that would be a $16 trillion tax on individuals and eliminate thousands of jobs.

Wesley Hunt will lead on strong fiscal policies that help Americans keep more of their hard-earned paychecks and reduce government waste. Hunt is committed to fighting against wasteful and inefficient federal spending and cut taxes. He understands the importance of spending within our means and that Americans are overtaxed. He is a strong proponent of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and is committed “to make tax cuts permanent and give relief to middle class families.” In Congress, Hunt promises to stand up against massive Congressional spending sprees that drive up costs and leave future generations with crippling levels of debt. Hunt is opposed to President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda and has repeatedly stressed the need for Congress to adopt a balanced budget.

Wesley Hunt is committed to making health care more affordable for all Americans by allowing competition to boost quality and drive down prices. Hunt believes that a government takeover of health care will make care worse and is an advocate for boosting flexibility in the current insurance industry. He supports allowing companies to reach customers across state lines to better enable individuals to find a health plan that best suits their personal needs.

DENVER – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced its endorsement of Barbara Kirkmeyer for Colorado’s 8^th Congressional District. If elected, Kirkmeyer will put people over politics to drive lasting change from the bottom-up to ensure that each person is empowered to achieve their version of the American Dream. AFP Action will utilize a variety of highly targeted tactics, including grassroots engagement, digital advertisements, and direct mail to support her campaign.

 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jesse Mallory issued the following statement:

“Barbara Kirkmeyer’s track record speaks for itself. She’s successfully advocated for stronger fiscal responsibility and smarter spending in Colorado. Now more than ever, these leadership skills are needed in Washington to get our economy back on track and to allow hardworking taxpayers to keep more of what they earn to invest in their families’ futures as we navigate these difficult times. We’re eager to place the full weight of our grassroots behind Barbara Kirkmeyer’s to ensure this principled leader gets elected.”

 

Background:

Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer is a tireless advocate for responsible fiscal policies and understands the importance of transparency in our tax code. As a “fiscal hawk,” State Senator Kirkmeyer is focused on limiting the size, scope, and cost of government. She is committed to ensuring that Colorado’s budget lives within its means and understands the greatest threat to our future is an ever-rising debt. In her campaign for Senate District 23 last year, she called attention to massive increases in Colorado’s budget and stressed the importance of “tightening our belt and prioritizing spending.” As Weld County commissioner, Kirkmeyer managed a balanced budget that over a ten-year period returned more than $278 million to county taxpayers. She is committed to not supporting tax hikes, or any gimmicks disguised as a tax hike, and this year opposed an increase in fees related to the state’s fuel tax.

Barbara Kirkmeyer fought to rein in onerous and job-killing regulations that hurt our economy, and has advocated for strong policies that empower our energy sector. State Senator Kirkmeyer understands the importance of having a “stable, fair, predictable regulatory environment” and “will work to repeal laws and regulations that hurt our economy.” As State Senator, she fought to bring more flexibility to retailers adapting during the ongoing pandemic and cosponsored legislation to create a statewide search interface for all Colorado-agency related rule-making. As commissioner, she was strongly opposed to SB 181 that gave local governments more power to impose regulations on and barriers to energy production. In addition, Kirkmeyer understands Colorado’s oil and gas industry is “an economic driver… generating good jobs and tax revenues for our schools.”

Barbara Kirkmeyer understands the importance of a patient-driven health care market focusing on quality and affordable care. She is committed to improving the nation’s health care system and has fought tirelessly against a government takeover of our insurance markets. As state senator, Kirkmeyer sponsored innovative legislation to increase accountability for Colorado’s pharmacy benefit managers leading to an estimated $6.7 million – $8.9 million in savings on annual prescription costs. In addition, she fought against legislation that would establish drug price controls that could lead to drug shortages, government rationing, and less cures for patients. This year, she opposed a bill establishing a public health insurance in Colorado limiting residents’ ability to find a plan that best fits their individual needs.

Barbara Kirkmeyer has been a vocal advocate for empowering families and expanding education opportunities for Coloradan students. State Senator Kirkmeyer believes in an education system that maximizes options and flexibility for students, “whether that’s a public school, charter school, private school, trade/vocational school, or any other learning environment parents choose for their kids.” She acknowledges that bureaucracy and administrative costs are growing exponentially and is negatively impacting students.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of two candidates, Iowa state Sen. Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), vying for the U.S. House of Representatives. These candidates have shown active leadership on key issues and if elected and re-elected, will work to build broad-based policy coalitions to break barriers standing in the way of individual prosperity.

AFP Action will use a range of tactics, including its signature grassroots outreach and mobilization, to urge voters to support these candidates’ principled policy solutions to help tackle our nation’s greatest challenges.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Drew Klein said this on Rep. Miller-Meeks:

“Since assuming office in 2021, Representative Miller-Meeks has distinguished herself as a principled leader who puts people over politics. Today, it is even more essential that we have a leader in Washington who will stand up for Iowa families and lead the way toward more economic opportunity, making it easier for businesses to thrive and create jobs. Our activists are excited to hit the ground running to help re-elect Rep. Miller-Meeks to Iowa’s first Congressional district.”

AFP Action Senior Advisor Drew Klein said this on state Sen. Nunn:

“State Senator Nunn is an experienced lawmaker who has earned AFP Action’s support for his dedication to getting Iowa’s economy back on track, reducing regulatory barriers standing in the way of businesses and individuals growing, and reforming our criminal justice system. Sen. Nunn is the leader we need in Washington, and we couldn’t be more excited to throw our full support behind an exceptional candidate.”

Background:

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)

Representative Miller-Meeks is committed to strengthening our labor market and growing our economy. She has tirelessly fought for policies that remove needless, job-killing, red-tape and regulations hurting Iowa families and small businesses. In Congress, Miller-Meeks opposed legislation that would have made harmful changes to labor laws and undermine the rights of employees. The legislation would also have overturned state right-to-work laws that protect workers freedom of choice. At the federal level, she is currently a cosponsor of the National Right-to-Work Act. As a state senator, Miller-Meeks fought to install additional protections against the overregulation of occupations, as well as brought more flexibility to retailers adapting during the ongoing pandemic.

 

Representative Miller-Meeks has a passion for improving the lives of our veterans. In Congress, Rep. Miller-Meeks supported the Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2021, which expands health care access and empowers service-connected veterans to make decisions that best meet their individual health care needs. In addition, she has advocated for increased accountability and removing bureaucracy at the Department of Veterans Affairs following the 2014 scandal that prevented veterans from getting the quality of care they deserved.

 

Representative Miller-Meeks believes in a criminal justice system that should work for all Iowans, and has advocated for smart on crime, soft on taxpayers policies. Miller-Meeks is a vocal and active supporter of restoring the voting rights of former prisoners following the completion of their sentences. As state senator, she supported expanding employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals through expungement and supported removing burdensome occupation licensing rules that would hinder their reintegration into society. In Congress, Miller-Meeks supported legislation to prohibit the Department of Justice from monitoring certain attorney-client privileged communication.

 

State Senator Zach Nunn (IA-03)

State Senator Zach Nunn championed smart fiscal policies that lowered taxes for Iowa families and businesses. Zach Nunn is committed to and understands the importance of providing tax relief for Iowa families and small businesses. As state senator, Nunn supported Senate File 634 in 2019, which would require a super majority vote to raise property taxes by more than 2 percent. In 2015, he fought for Iowans to keep more of their hard earned paychecks by opposing a roughly 50 percent increase to the state’s gasoline tax.

 

Zach Nunn eliminated wasteful government spending, called for a balanced state budget, and increased transparency in how Iowans tax dollars are spent. State Senator Nunn has fought to reduce wasteful spending in Iowa’s state budget. In 2018, he supported legislation instituting smart spending cuts to fix Iowa’s revenue shortfall and maintain a balanced budget. In 2017, he called for an ongoing review system to determine if executive branch projects are being run efficiently and effectively. In 2015, Nunn voted to install a zero-based budgeting system to bring more accountability to the state budget.

 

Zach Nunn has fought to reform Iowa’s overburdensome criminal justice system and aid rehabilitated former prisoners in their transition back into society. As state senator, Nunn fought to eliminate unnecessary occupational licensing restrictions and barriers that prevented people with certain non-violent convictions from fully reentering society and improving the lives of their families and communities. As a member of the IA House of Representatives, Nunn was the primary sponsor for legislation that reduced mandatory minimums for non-violent drug related crimes, as well as supported civil asset forfeiture reform that set limits on the value of property law enforcement would be able to seize prior to court proceedings.

 

Zach Nunn fought to reduce burdensome rules and regulations on businesses to better empower workers. Throughout his time as state senator, Nunn voted for legislation that would allow certain businesses to operate in remote locations and supported allowing reciprocity for individuals with out-of-state licenses while also waiving initial fees for those earning less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Americans for Prosperity Action Missouri is announcing today its support for Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate. Schmitt’s proven track record on fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and opposition to regulatory overreach set him apart as a leader we can trust to fight for Missouri’s interests in Washington.

 

AFP Action – Missouri Senior Advisor Jeremy Cady issued the following statement:

“Eric Schmitt knows what matters to Missouri and he has a record we can trust. Throughout his service, Schmitt took action to help Missouri families keep more of what they earn, brought transparency and accountability to government spending, and fought against counterproductive overregulation every step of the way. The reckless policies we’re seeing in Washington could stifle economic growth for generations if we don’t have a strong voice pushing back against this fiscal and regulatory insanity. EricSchmitt is the proven leader we need to stand against Washington’s endless cradle-to-grave expansion of the federal government and rally support for a better alternative – one that empowers people, not politicians. We are excited to throw the full weight of our grassroots army behind Eric Schmitt now through Election Day.”

 

Eric Schmitt – A Proven Leader Missouri Can Trust

Eric Schmitt has been a tireless champion for lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and greater transparency in government spending. As Attorney General, Schmitt pushed the Biden administration to allow flexibility in how COVID-19 relief funds were spent with regards to tax decreases in the state. As state treasurer, Schmitt launched a government spending transparency website “ShowMeCheckbook.mo.gov” that allowed residents to see how their tax dollars were being spent. As a state senator, Schmitt was a lead sponsor for SB19 which phased out the corporate franchise tax giving companies more freedom to hire new employees. In 2014, Schmitt authored legislation that would lower income taxes for Missouri residents starting in 2018. Schmitt also endorsed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which lowered taxes for all Missourians.

Eric Schmitt fought to reduce burdensome rules and regulations that negatively impacted residents. As Attorney General, Schmitt called on Missouri to reconsider regulations on licensing boards, individuals, and businesses as residents were grappling with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As state senator, he sponsored legislation that would set a limit on the percent of revenue that Missouri local governments could obtain from traffic fines and violations of city ordinances.

Eric Schmitt has been a vocal advocate for expanding education opportunities for Missouri students. As Attorney General, Schmitt signed an amicus brief in a Montana case that sought to dismantle the state’s school choice scholarship system for religious schools. As a Missouri State Senator, Schmitt voted to give students in unaccredited school districts the ability to transfer to higher quality education programs, as well as expanded options for students outside of their public school system.

For further information or to set up an interview, reach AFP Action at press@afpaction.com. 

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced that the group is hosting a dinner in downtown Charleston this Tuesday evening to rally supporters around Rep. Nancy Mace ahead of her 2022 re-election.

The event will be open to community members and RSVPed media for the discussion. AFP Action spokespeople and volunteers will be available for comment and interview onsite.

WHAT: Americans for Prosperity Action activists celebrate policy champion Rep. Nancy Mace at campaign kick off ahead of the election

WHO: AFP Action Senior Advisors Tim Phillips & Candace Carroll

WHERE: Queology, 6 N. Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401

WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

BACKGROUND: AFP Action proudly supports Rep. Mace, the South Carolina native that has broken down policy barriers in Columbia and Washington, D.C. on health care and economic opportunity, for prioritizing people over politics. Information on the initial endorsement may be found here.

To RSVP as a member of the media, please contact Stacia Komosinski at skomosinski@afpaction.com or 571-243-6987. She can also facilitate interviews and provide additional information on the event. Event registration information may be found here.

 

SALT LAKE CITY – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced today that the group is hosting a dinner in support of Sen. Mike Lee tomorrow night at Taqueria 27 in Lehi, UT, to rally his supporters around him ahead of his reelection.

The event will be open to community members and RSVPed media for the discussion. AFP Action spokespeople and volunteers will be available for comment and interview onsite.

WHAT: Americans for Prosperity celebrates policy champion Sen. Mike Lee at endorsement dinner ahead of the election.

WHO: AFP Action President Tim Phillips and AFP Action Senior Advisor Heather Andrews

WHERE: 1688 W Traverse Pkwy Lehi, UT 84043

WHEN: Thursday, September 23^rd from 6:30-7:30PM MT

WHY: For the past decade, Senator Mike Lee has consistently fought for better health care and more economic opportunity for Utahns—and all Americans.

 

To RSVP, please contact Stacia Komosinski at skomosinski@afpaction.com or 571-243-6987. She can also facilitate interviews and provide additional information on the event.

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is announcing its first round of support for candidates who have consistently stood strong for their values and principles and put people over politics. Those candidates are Senator Mike Lee and Representatives Nancy Mace, Chip Roy, Peter Meijer, Ashley Hinson, and Victoria Spartz.

Each of these individuals have distinguished themselves as leaders capable of bridging partisan divides to bring people together. While no one will agree on every issue, their track records of championing policies that improve lives by empowering people is exactly the approach needed to take on our country’s greatest challenges.

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento issued the following statement:

 

“Building winning policy coalitions requires putting people over politics. The candidates we are endorsing today aren’t just advocates for principled policy, they are leaders who can cut through the divisive nature of our politics to bring people together to get things done. We are excited to throw the full weight of AFP Action’s grassroots community behind these policymakers so they can continue working for lasting change that empowers all people from the bottom-up.”

What We Support

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT): For the past decade, Senator Mike Lee has consistently fought for better health care and more economic opportunity for Utahns—and all Americans. His ability to work with colleagues to find solutions to fix our criminal justice system and protect free expression are key examples of his leadership in Washington.

Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-01): During her time in the state legislature and in Congress, Representative Ashley Hinson has shown her ability to work across the aisle to find solutions for the people of her district—and all Americans. Rep. Ashley Hinson is a strong advocate for greater access to better quality health care at a price Iowans can afford and for ensuring Iowa families keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.

Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01): At the Citadel, in Columbia, and in Washington, Representative Nancy Mace is always looking to break down barriers. Rep. Mace has continuously advocated for health care that works for South Carolina –and all American—families, economic opportunity, and for an environment that puts People over Politics.

Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-03): Freshman Representative Peter Meijer has wasted no time fighting for principled policy reforms in Washington. As a veteran himself, he has emerged as a staunch advocate for our nation’s veteran community. As a business owner, Rep. Meijer has also fought for solutions for Michigan’s families and small business owners to keep more of what they earn.

Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21): An outspoken advocate always willing to stand behind principle, Representative Chip Roy leads the way forward in Washington. His dedication to ensuring more personal, more affordable health care for American families and advocacy for taxpayers has helped define his tenure in office.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05): Embodying the American dream, Representative Victoria Spartz has yet again earned the support of AFP Action for her dedication to championing people over politics and leading the way toward better, more affordable health care and more economic opportunity for all Americans.

Background:

Following its unprecedented engagement in the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action and AFP collectively supported nearly 275 candidates running for office federally, statewide, and for 29 state legislatures. The unmatched commitment of their grassroots activists resulted in 59.1 million voter contacts and  a dual win rate of 78 percent. Those candidates who receive support can expect even greater energy and engagement for their election in 2022.

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Nicole Tardif at NTardif@afpaction.com or 571-329-0161.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz as she seeks re-election to Indiana’s 5^th congressional district. Rep. Spartz earned AFP Action’s endorsement through her continued work to support solutions to the greatest challenges Hoosiers face. In her tenure in the Indiana Senate and in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Spartz has shown a dedication to championing people over politics and leading the way toward economic opportunity for all Americans.

The grassroots-focused group will mobilize its activists in support of Rep. Spartz through substantive, policy focused voter outreach, alongside an arsenal of other highly targeted tactics. Last cycle, AFP Action supported Spartz’s initial bid for Congress by contacting 330,000 Hoosiers through a variety of tactics, including phone calls and door knocking.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Josh Webb issued the following statement:

“Representative Victoria Spartz is an embodiment of the American dream and that is a central theme in her representation of Hoosiers in Washington. During her time in both the U.S. and Indiana capitals, Rep. Spartz has fought for better, more affordable health care and for families’ pocketbooks. We are proud to throw our full support behind Rep. Victoria Spartz and look forward to hitting the ground running to spread the word of her legislative leadership.”

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.

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Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed two policy champions for Congress in early May, state Representatives Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Nancy Mace of South Carolina.

Now, through the efforts of activists, Congress will welcome these two new principled lawmakers committed to expanding opportunity for all Americans.

“On issue after issue, Rep. Ashley Hinson has been willing to work with anyone to find solutions that benefit all Iowans,” wrote Senior Advisor Drew Klein in his endorsement op-ed. “And then she has championed those solutions.”

Mace was similarly lauded as a candidate who would be a policy champion from her seat in Congress.

“Nancy Mace has been a barrier breaker since she was the first female graduate from the Citadel to her time in the state legislature,” Senior Advisor Andrew Yates wrote in his endorsement of the candidate.

Both Hinson and Mace won their races to represent the 1st Districts of their states. But it wasn’t an easy fight. The two candidates were up against incumbents, who had two years to build name recognition among voters for these high profile races.

Hinson and Mace would have to fight uphill battles to talk to voters about their policies and establish names for themselves in their districts. They would also have to convince voters that they were better fit for the job.

The polls predicted incumbent Abby Finkenauer would triumph over Hinson with a comfortable lead.

Mace was also projected to lose to incumbent Joe Cunningham.

Nevertheless, both challengers defeated their incumbent opponents by just a few thousand votes — in elections in which nearly 1 million people voted.

What made the difference? In part, Americans for Prosperity Action’s dedication to sending policy champions to Congress, backed by the passion of countless staff and activists.

Activists in Iowa educated undecided voters on key policy positions for which Hinson stands, such as lowering taxes on hardworking Americans, cutting unnecessary red tape on job creators, and reducing barriers that keep people from working in their chosen professions.

South Carolina volunteers spoke to prospective voters about Mace’s support for criminal justice reform and reducing burdensome red tape that prevents people from accessing quality, affordable health care.

These activists made hundreds of thousands of phone calls, knocked on tens of thousands of doors, and sent over 100,000 texts.

In addition to these outreach efforts, Americans for Prosperity Action supported the candidates through digital advertisements and direct mail. Now, on January 3, both Hinson and Mace will join their colleagues in the 117th Congress.

Both have demonstrated from their time as state lawmakers that they have what it takes to bring better policy to Washington.

In June 2019, the Americans for Prosperity Action team kicked off its initial support of Sen. Thom Tillis’ reelection. Since that point, the entire world and political landscape has changed dramatically.

But the dedication and hard work of AFP Action staff and activists remained constant.

AFP Action consistently beat the drum on phones, doors, and digital advertisements starting in January.

Driven by the energy of its volunteers, AFP Action returned to the doors in June to a nearly empty field.

In a state seeing money up and down the ballot by both major political parties and countless outside groups, AFP Action was the largest player in the grassroots game.

And that’s what made the difference.

Culminating in more than 6 million voter contacts across the Tar Heel State through phones and doors, Sen. Tillis led by more than 94,000 votes.

AFP Action’s highly targeted and consistent drum beat on doors in South Charlotte and the Triangle resulted in Sen. Tillis outpacing the rest of the ticket in the areas that decided the election.

Churning up turnout in Forsyth and Guilford counties helped provide a cushion for Tillis’s lead.

Now, Sen. Tillis is headed back to Washington to champion principled policy solutions for North Carolina families.

Joining him in their returns to Washington, AFP Action policy champions Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) and Rep. Dan Bishop (NC-09) were both successfully reelected.

Heading to Raleigh, AFP Action’s efforts helped eight state legislative candidates — first-time candidates and seasoned legislators — win their tight races.

AFP Action was proud to support the following newly elected and reelected candidates:

• Warren Daniel (SD-46)
• Michael Lee (SD-09)
• Danny Britt, Jr. (SD-13)
• Tom McInnis (SD-25)
• Ed Goodwin (HD-01)
• Jon Hardister (HD-59)
• John Szoka (HD-45)
• John Bradford (HD-98)

Layering citizen-to-citizen contact, AFP Action supported each of these principled candidates through digital advertisements and direct mail.

But, ultimately, what stood apart was substantive, policy focused conversations with the key decision-makers in these races. Face-to-face and on the phone, undecided voters had the opportunity to talk about the true impacts legislators would have on their lives.

AFP Action thanks the hard work of its activists across North Carolina and congratulates these newly elected and reelected policy champions.