AFP Action Endorses Gabe Evans in Colorado’s Competitive 8th Congressional District 

DENVER, CO — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Congressman Gabe Evans in his bid for re-election to represent Colorado’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: 

“A Colorado native and veteran of the U.S. Army, Army National Guard and Arvada Police Department, Gabe Evans has dedicated his life to protecting conservative values and freedom at home and abroad. 

“The grandson of Mexican immigrants, Evans truly understands the importance of protecting Coloradans’ right to their own American Dream. Throughout his time in office, Evans has fought to strengthen the U.S. border and bring down the cost-of-living crisis facing working-class families. He voted to pass the Working Family Tax Cuts, saving Coloradans from the largest tax increase in American history. 

“As part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, AFP Action is proud to endorse Gabe Evans and intends to put the full weight of our capabilities behind his candidacy to ensure he can continue to fight for Coloradans in the U.S. House.” 

AFP Action Endorses Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District 

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Congressman Jeff Crank in his bid for re-election to represent El Paso County in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

A steadfast common-sense leader in El Paso County, Jeff Crank has stood up for conservative values in the House and worked to address inflation and the cost-of-living increases facing hardworking families. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: 

“For his entire career, Jeff Crank has worked to better our state for each and every Coloradan. Crank will continue to put people ahead of politics and be a relentless advocate for taxpayers. 

“A true conservative, Crank will fight for fiscal restraint, lowering inflation and unleashing American energy abundance in Congress. 

“AFP Action is proud to endorse Rep. Crank and intends to utilize the full weight of our grassroots capabilities to ensure he’s reelected come November.” 

AFP Action Endorses Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Re-election Bid 

DAVENPORT, IA —Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her re-election bid for Iowa’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

A policy champion dedicated to creating opportunity for all Iowans, Miller-Meeks has been a steadfast leader and will continue to deliver for Iowans upon her re-election. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tyler Raygor issued the following statement: 

“A former state senator, military veteran, and doctor, Mariannette Miller-Meeks has dedicated her life to serving Iowa and protecting Iowans’ ability to achieve the American Dream in one of the best states in the nation. 

“From protecting Iowans from the largest tax hike in American history with the passage of the Working Families Tax Cut to battling inflation and cost-of-living increases ushered in by the disastrous Biden economy, Miller-Meeks continues to be a champion for Iowa values, putting commonsense leadership ahead of party politics. Influenced by her career as a doctor, Rep. Miller-Meeks has led the Republican plan to lower health care costs and increase access for all Americans. 

“AFP Action is proud to endorse Rep. Miller-Meeks and intends to put the full weight of our grassroots capabilities behind her candidacy to ensure she’s reelected come November.” 

AFP Action Endorses Legislative Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections 

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced support for four candidates running for election to the Illinois General Assembly. 

The following candidates garnered AFP Action’s support for their leadership, fiscal responsibility and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Illinoisans: State Rep. Norine Hammond (HD-94), State Rep. Charlie Meier (HD-109), Jessica Breugelmans (SD-33), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (SD-59). 

AFP Action, as part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, plans to leverage the full weight of its voter contact capabilities, direct-mail and digital advertisements to support these candidates. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Heffley issued the following statement: 

“Illinois remains one of the least affordable states in the nation and leads the country in property taxes. We need lawmakers who will fight to bring down costs for hardworking families and put common sense and affordability ahead of special interests. 

“AFP Action is proud to support these candidates and their work to pursue policies that will increase economic opportunity and lower taxes impeding Illinois families and businesses. Illinois needs fiscal discipline and education freedom more than ever — these candidates are well-equipped and capable of continuing that mission in Springfield.” 

Endorsed Candidates: 

State Rep. Norine Hammond (HD-94) 

As the chief budgeteer for the Illinois House GOP Caucus, Hammond has spearheaded fiscally responsible policies and led House Republicans in pushing back against Democrats’ spending problem. A recipient of AFP-Illinois’ 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion award, Hammond has consistently been a voice for fiscal responsibility and education freedom. 

State Rep. Charlie Meier (HD-109) 

Rep. Meier has led on key legislative priorities, including opposing tax increases and attacks on homeschooling families. A leader in the fight against Gov. Pritzker’s disastrous energy agenda that would raise utility costs on hardworking Illinoisians, Meier consistently fights for Illinois taxpayers and fiscal responsibility.  

Jessica Breugelmans (SD-33) 

As a homeschool mom, Jessica Breugelmans deeply understands the importance of educational freedom and parent-led decision-making. Breugelmans will support pension reforms to address Illinois’ pension crisis and rein in rising energy costs in the state. 

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (SD-59) 

Throughout his time in office, Rep. Jacobs has been a fiscal hawk and champion for school choice in Springfield. Jacobs will continue to empower Illinoisians to have more oversight over property tax levies to help save hardworking families’ pocketbooks. He will oppose policies like gas tax increases and support an all-of-the-above approach to energy.