ATLANTA, GA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today released a statement reaffirming support for Senator David Perdue’s re-election and announced its commitment to supporting him in his January runoff contest.

AFP Action announced its support for Sen. Perdue in June of 2019—actively supporting his candidacy through a historic grassroots and paid media push throughout the cycle. The grassroots focused organization reached more than 1.5 million voters across the state through citizen-to-citizen contact on the phones and at the doors.

In throwing its full support behind Sen. Perdue, AFP Action will continue to highlight his significant track record of standing behind principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Georgians face.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Allison issued the following statement:

“Our grassroots activists were proud to pound the pavement in support of Senator David Perdue this cycle and remain committed to ensuring he is re-elected. Sen. Perdue is a principled leader with an impeccable record of fighting for greater access to better health care and ensuring Georgians keep more of what they earn. Now more than ever, it’s imperative that we send David Perdue back to the U.S. Senate. Our activists are as motivated as ever to ensure his runoff victory.”

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

RALEIGH, NC—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today congratulated Senator Thom Tillis on his hard-fought re-election.  AFP Action announced support for Sen. Tillis in June of 2019—actively supporting his candidacy through a historic grassroots and paid media push. Reaching more than three million voters across the state through citizen-to-citizen grassroots contact on phones and doors, the grassroots focused organization remained committed to providing a policy-focused message throughout the cycle to swing voters. Leveraging a layered approach, AFP Action also consistently ran digital ads throughout 2020 and dropped nearly 15 million pieces of direct-mail.

In throwing its support behind Sen. Tillis, AFP Action highlighted his significant track record of standing behind principled policy and leading even when politically difficult.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Chris McCoy issued the following statement:

“We applaud the hard work of our grassroots activists, volunteers, and staff in supporting Senator Thom Tillis over the past year and a half. Today’s victory shows their efforts and Sen. Tillis’s stellar record of championing policy solutions to the greatest challenges we face resonated with voters across the state. We were proud to support Sen. Tillis and his strong record of fighting for quality, affordable health care, confirming constitutionalist judges, and ensuring our economy recovers—stronger than before. Hats off to Senator Thom Tillis and our activists for a hard-fought victory.”

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

DALLAS, TX– Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today released a statement congratulating its endorsed state legislative candidates state Reps. Angie Chen Button (HD-112), Tan Parker (HD-63), Matt Shaheen (HD-66), Jim Murphy (HD-133), Valoree Swanson (HD-150), Scott Sanford (HD-70), Matt Krause (HD-23), Jeff Leach (HD-67), Matt Krause (HD-93), and Sens. Brian Birdwell (SD-22), Jane Nelson (SD-12), Dawn Buckingham (SD-24), Bryan Hughes (SD-01), Larry Taylor (SD-11) in earning the confidence of voters and re-election to the Texas legislature. AFP Action announced its support for several state legislative candidates that exceeded the high-bar set for policy champions. Through a variety of tactics—including its signature grassroots, direct-mail, and digital advertisements—AFP Action supported these candidates ahead of tonight’s elections.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Mack Morris issued the following statement:

“Our activists are proud to have played a role in re-electing a number of policy champions to the Texas legislature. These principled lawmakers have shown a strong commitment to leading and championing solutions to the greatest challenge we face. Through ensuring hardworking Texans keep more of what they earn, expanding educational opportunity for all students, and helping Texas’s economy recover stronger than before, these lawmakers earned the full support of our grassroots.”

Background:

In February, AFP Action and LIBRE Action announced a number of legislative endorsements.

In June, AFP Action announced its second wave of state legislative endorsements.

AFP Action’s layered tactics resulted in more than 1.4 million direct-mail pieces, 100,000 citizen-to-citizen contacts, and many digital advertisements. 

Louisville, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Dan Fister for winning election to Kentucky’s 56^th House District. Dan Fister earned AFP Action’s support for his commitment to championing principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Kentuckians face. AFP Action also thanked the tireless work of its grassroots activists to ensure his victory. AFP Action supported Fister through a variety of tactics, including digital advertisements, direct mail, and grassroots canvassing.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Michael Conway issued the following statement:

“Daniel Fister has long been a leading citizen voice for policies that will drive a stronger economy in Kentucky. He’ll be an asset to the state house, and we look forward to seeing him fight for principled solutions that will move the Commonwealth forward and help expand opportunity for all Kentuckians. We congratulate Dan Fister on his election and thank our grassroots activists for working to help secure this victory.”

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Lorenz Isidro at LIsidro@afpaction.com. 

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulated U.S. Rep. Scott Perry on his reelection to Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. Congressman Perry received AFP Action’s support for his significant track record of championing principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Pennsylvanians face—including expanding access to quality, affordable health care, reducing red tape to speed up our economic recovery, and lowering the tax burden on hardworking families.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement:

“Starting with our early endorsement in January of this year through Election Day, our dedicated activists and advisors never took their foot off the gas. When political pundits said the odds were against him, we were more motivated than ever to get out in our communities and talk to voters about Rep. Scott Perry’s stellar record. Thanks to hard work, our grassroots team reached hundreds of thousands of voters on the phones and at the doors. Our tireless efforts paid off this evening. We were proud to play a role in re-electing Rep. Scott Perry and congratulate him on his hard fought win.”

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Stacia Komosinski at SKomosinski@afpaction.com. 

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulates Sen. Jessica Castleberry (SD-35), Rep. Jon Hansen (HD-25), Rep. Chris Johnson (HD-32), and Bethany Soye (HD-09) on their elections to the South Dakota Legislature.

The group also thanks its dedicated activists for their tireless efforts in supporting these principled candidates.

AFP Action supported endorsed candidates through digital advertisements, direct mail, and citizen-to-citizen voter contact through its signature grassroots.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Don Haggar issued the following statement:

“Our activists congratulate Sen. Castleberry, Rep. Hansen, Rep. Johnson, and Bethany Soye on their respective victories that will ensure many positive policy reforms are instituted in South Dakota. We’re proud to have played a role in supporting principled leaders committed to keeping more money in South Dakotans’ pockets, advancing common-sense health care solutions, and increasing educational opportunity for every student. We look forward to seeing Sen. Castleberry, Rep. Hansen, Rep. Johnson, and Bethany Soye fight to put families first and continue to make South Dakota the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Background:

Americans for Prosperity Action Announces South Dakota Legislative Endorsements

Senator Jessica Castleberry (SD-35):

Sen. Jessica Castleberry has established herself as a principled leader by championing that increases access to quality, affordable health care and provides more educational opportunities for students. Sen. Castleberry also supports smart on crime, soft on taxpayer criminal justice reforms that make our communities safer and allow for more second chances.

Representative Jon Hansen (HD-25): As House Majority Whip, Rep. Jon Hansen has strongly advocated to increase economic opportunity so every South Dakotan has the chance to pursue their American dream. Rep. Hansen has supported tax reform that allows hardworking families keep more of what they earn and reduced red tape to make it easier for businesses to thrive and create jobs. Rep. Hansen will continue championing economic opportunity for all South Dakotans.

Representative Chris Johnson (HD-32): As a member of South Dakota’s House of Representatives, Chris Johnson consistently stands up for fiscal responsibility and champions policies to keep South Dakota’s economy on track. Rep. Johnson has fought to lower taxes and reduce red tape to make it easier for South Dakotans to earn a living. Rep. Johnson has also supported legislation that would increase access to quality, affordable health care and expand educational opportunities for all students.

Bethany Soye (HD-09): Bethany Soye will support legislation to expand educational opportunities and increase access to quality health care at a price South Dakotans can afford. Soye will also support smart on crime, soft on taxpayer criminal justice reforms in South Dakota.

Grassroots group congratulated Meijer, thanked activists for role in securing his election

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated Peter Meijer on his election to the United States House of Representatives. The grassroots group backed Meijer because of his principled positions on key issues including greater access to quality, affordable health care, support for educational opportunities for all students, and reducing red tape and taxes to help our economy recover stronger than before.

AFP Action activists in the state reached tens of thousands of West Michiganders, encouraging their friends and neighbors to send Peter Meijer to Washington to work for Michigan.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Annie Patnaude issued the following statement:

“Peter is a principled leader who will fight for bottom up solutions to the toughest challenges facing Michigan and our nation. We congratulate him for his victory and thank the hundreds of activists who knocked on doors and sent thousands of messages to their friends and neighbors encouraging them to vote this election.”

Background:

Press Release: AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR STAND-OUT CANDIDATES VYING FOR THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Louisville, Ky. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated two candidates for State Senate the group had endorsed on their election victories: Sen. Damon Thayer (SD-17) and Sen. Chris McDaniel (SD-23). These candidates earned AFP Action’s support for their dedication to championing principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Kentuckians face. AFP Action also thanked the tireless work of its grassroots activists over the last few months to ensure these candidates’ victories. AFP Action supported these candidates through a variety of tactics, including digital advertisements, direct mail, and grassroots canvassing.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Michael Conway issued the following statement:

“Sen. Damon Thayer and Sen. Chris McDaniel are principled leaders who will champion policies that will expand opportunity for all across the Commonwealth and we congratulate them on their victories. Their fierce commitment to building broad coalitions around solutions to help our economy recover, expand educational options for our students, and move Kentucky forward are exactly what we need right now. We thank our grassroots activists for their tireless work over the last several months to ensure these candidates’ victories.”

For further information or to set up an interview, reach Lorenz Isidro at LIsidro@afpaction.com. 

Following voters’ rejection of the ballot measure to change Illinois’s constitutionally protected flat income tax to a graduated one, Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Andrew Nelms issued the following statement:   

“Illinoisans sent a message to Springfield politicians today: No more tax hikes. Politicians promised that if this so-called “fair tax” passed, only the wealthy few would see their taxes go up. But after years of broken promises and tax hike after tax hike, Illinoisans know better. We are hopeful that the rejection of this measure, which would exacerbate the issues plaguing our state, is a wake-up call to our elected officials.”

Americans for Prosperity Action ran a robust grassroots effort mobilizing Illinoisans across the state to encouraging friends and neighbors to vote against the so-called “fair tax.” Activists made and sent nearly 1.5 million calls and text messages throughout the campaign season.  

Background:  

• OPED: Illinois’ ‘fair tax’ amendment and the promises our politicians won’t keep
• OPED: Another reminder not to give lawmakers more taxing power
• WEBSITE: No Unfair Tax

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulates Victoria Spartz for her electoral victory in representing 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, put more money in Hoosier families’ pockets, and back pro-growth reforms that help small business recover and thrive following the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

AFP Action contacted 330,000 Hoosiers through a variety of tactics, including phone and text banking and door knocking.

Michael Chartier, AFP Action Senior Advisor, released the following statement:

“Victoria Spartz is a principled leader who will continue to champion policies that expand opportunity for every Hoosier. We congratulate Victoria Spartz on her hard-fought win and we look forward to her representing Indiana in Congress. Her commitment to supporting policy solutions that help our economy recover, increase access to affordable, quality health care, and keep more money in hardworking Hoosiers’ pockets is what our state needs to emerge from this pandemic even stronger. We thank our activists for their work pounding the pavement and contacting over 330,000 Hoosiers in support of this principled candidate.”

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