AFP Action Congratulates Successful Candidates in Arizona State Legislative Races

Phoenix, Arizona—After the Arizona Secretary of State certified Arizona’s election results, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated its victorious candidates on successful runs for the state legislature. 

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, as well as incumbent State Senators J.D. Mesnard (LD-13), T.J. Shope (LD-16), Tim Dunn (LD-25), and Frank Carroll (LD-28) won reelection. Carine Werner also won her race and will represent Arizona’s 4th senate district. 

State Representatives Matt Gress (LD-04), Teresa Martinez (LD-16), Michele Peña (LD-23) also won reelection. Non-incumbents Jeff Weninger, Chris Lopez won their races and will go on to represent the 13th and 16th legislative districts, respectively. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“Arizona has made significant progress in recent years when it comes to making the Copper State more attractive to entrepreneurs and families. With these policy champions, Arizona is sure to continue on its upward trajectory.” 

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AFP Action Congratulates Schweikert (AZ-01), Ciscomani (AZ-06) on Winning Reelection 

Phoenix, Arizona—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) on winning reelection. 

After the races were called, AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP State Director Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement: 

“Thanks to the hard work of our activists and volunteers, Arizonans in the First and Sixth districts have real champions representing them in the House of Representatives. Schweikert and Ciscomani have been reliable and principled voices for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and border security—the kind of solutions-oriented policy we need to get the country back on track.  

“AFP also congratulates both Representatives on winning their races and looks forward to working with them in the next Congress.” 

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AFP Action Congratulates Dave McCormick on Winning Pennsylvania Senate Race 

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Dave McCormick on his successful run to represent the Keystone State in the U.S. Senate. 

AFP Action endorsed Dave McCormick for U.S. Senate in July 2023—well before McCormick declared his candidacy. Since April 1, the group has knocked over one million doors urging voters to send McCormick to Washington. 

In a race decided by just over 30,000 votes, AFP Action’s grassroots army knocked on over 1 million doors to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote for Dave McCormick.

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement after the race was called: 

“Thanks to our activists and volunteers, Pennsylvania will finally have a Senator who champions the policies that will improve life in the Keystone State. We know we can trust Dave McCormick to oppose wasteful Washington spending, advocate for meaningful border security, keep taxes low, and embrace an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production.  

“This wouldn’t be possible without our outstanding and dedicated grassroots army that’s worked tirelessly to send a true policy champion to the U.S. Senate by knocking over a million doors!” 

“AFP is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Dave McCormick in Congress next year.”

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country.  

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AFP Action Congratulates Endorsed Candidates in Successful GA State Legislative Races

Atlanta, Georgia—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated endorsed candidates on their successful runs to serve in the Georgia state legislature. 

Incumbent Greg Dolezal (SD-27), Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32), Ed Setzler (SD-37), and John Albers (SD-56) won reelection to the state senate.  

Incumbent State Representatives including Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Mike Cameron (HD-01), Jason Ridley (HD-06), Joseph Gullett (HD-19), Todd Jones (HD-25), Ginny Ehrhart (HD-36), John Carson (HD-46), Scott Hilton (HD-48), Chuck Martin (HD-49), Deborah Silcox (HD-53), Josh Bonner (HD-72), Matt Reeves (HD-99), Soo Hong (HD-103), Rey Martinez (HD-111), and David Jenkins (HD-136) all won reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives. 

AFP Action also endorsed non-incumbent Sandy Donatucci for the 105th house district, in a race that is currently too close to call.

AFP Action Senior Advisor and Americans for Prosperity-Georgia State Director Tony West issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have backed these winning candidates to ensure that Georgia continues to make progress on expanding educational opportunity, taking on regulatory reform, and increasing access to affordable, quality healthcare. We are excited to work with them in the next legislative session. 

“With these policy majorities, the Peach State will continue to advance limited government solutions that empower Georgians and increase the state’s competitiveness throughout the Southeast United States.” 

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country. 

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AFP Action Congratulates Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) & Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) on Election Victories

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated its endorsed federal candidates on their successful campaigns in the Keystone State. 

AFP Action endorsed Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan to represent Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.  

AFP-PA State Director and AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“These victories have been a long time coming, but finally, Pennsylvanians will have the representation they deserve in Washington. These incredible victories would not have been possible without our outstanding team of activists and volunteers who educated and motivated voters to turn out for policy champions who will take the cost of living crisis seriously, put an end to the chaos on our southern border, and guard taxpayers from wasteful government spending.

“AFP looks forward to working with these policy champions next Congress to reignite the American Dream.”

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country. 

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AFP Action Congratulates John James (MI-10) & Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Winning Campaigns in Michigan 

Lansing, Michigan—Tonight Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Congressman John James and Tom Barrett for their successful campaigns to represent Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives.

AFP Action endorsed Tom Barrett to represent Michigan’s 7th Congressional District and Congressman John James for reelection in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. 

In a tight election, these candidates earned Michiganders’ votes for their commitment to restoring fiscal sanity in Washington, promising to prioritize border security, and their understanding of the cost-of-living crisis that’s been making life unaffordable across the Great Lake State.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have supported these outstanding candidates and ensured that Michiganders have principled and reliable representation in Washington. I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to thank our grassroots activists and volunteers who pounded the pavement and made thousands of phone calls to support these policy champions.  

“With Barrett and James in Washington, radical and regressive polices will get pushback and the American Dream will be back within reach.” 

“AFP looks forward to working with these policy champions next Congress.”

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country. 

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AFP Action Congratulates Harrigan (NC-10), Knott (NC-13) on Winning Races for U.S. House 

Raleigh, North Carolina—Tonight, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated endorsed candidates Pat Harrigan and Brad Knott for winning their races to represent North Carolina’s Tenth and Thirteenth congressional districts.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP State Director Tyler Voigt issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“North Carolina’s already outstanding delegation is getting two new principled members to advance the solutions-oriented agenda to secure our border, put guardrails on federal spending, and fight for the taxpayers.  

“Both Pat Harrigan and Brad Knott represent a new generation of leadership that we need to reignite the American Dream and restore freedom and opportunity in the Old North State and beyond. We want to thank our activists and volunteers who made these victories possible.  

AFP looks forward to working with Harrigan and Knott in the 119th Congress.”  

This has been a record-breaking year as AFP and AFP Action separately engaged in a staggering 647 races, including 7 critical U.S. Senate races and 44 U.S. House races. AFP and AFP Action’s grassroots army across the country reached out to more than 19.5 million voters – AFP and AFP Action’s largest effort in our 20-year history. AFP Action’s engagement in federal races is critical as we get back to promoting candidates who will advance good policy in Washington and AFP and AFP Action’s engagement in state legislative races continues their commitment to championing policy solutions and limited government principles that empower states across the country. 

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AFP Action Knocks One Million Doors for Dave McCormick 

Nation’s Premier Grassroots Group Crosses Major Outreach Threshold One Week Before Election Day 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) knocked its one millionth door to support Dave McCormick’s run for U.S. Senate, exceeding its goal to knock one million doors in the Commonwealth by Election Day. The group will continue its best-in-class voter outreach through next Tuesday. 

AFP Action endorsed Dave McCormick as a policy champion last summer, even before he announced his candidacy. Since April 1, 2024, AFP Action has been on the ground talking to voters at their doorsteps about the significance of the Pennsylvania Senate race.

Upon reaching the million-door mark, AFP Action Senior Advisor in Pennsylvania Emily Greene issued the following statement: 

“I’m so incredibly proud of our grassroots army of activists and volunteers who have truly been ‘pounding the pave for Dave!’ All eyes are on Pennsylvania this cycle and we’re keenly aware of how close it will be. We’re hoping that with a million doors and counting, that we will be the difference-makers and bring Dave McCormick across the finish line. 

“Control of the Senate could run through the Keystone State and after nearly 20 years in the Senate, Pennsylvanians are tired of Bob Casey’s rubber-stamp representation. That’s why they’re ready to vote for Dave McCormick who’s going to tackle their most pressing issues like securing the border, keeping taxes low, and putting an end to wasteful Washington spending.” 

Director of AFP Action, Nathan Nascimento issued the following statement: 

“It’s easy for folks to talk a big ground game, but AFP Action is putting on a masterclass in how to reach voters and make the difference in key elections. Not only have we knocked over a million doors in Pennsylvania, but we’ve knocked over 650,000 doors in Montana, another 650,000 in Wisconsin, and over 900,000 in Ohio.  

“Our operation has been refined over years of engagements and with constantly updated data to ensure we are reaching the right voters. I’m so proud of this team and its continuing effort to change the political landscape in Washington between now and Election Day.” 

Read more about AFP Action’s unmatched ground game in National Review Online.

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FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM DAVE McCORMICK’S WINNING DEBATE PERFORMANCE:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Last night, Dave McCormick won the second Pennsylvania Senate debate. The performance highlighted the stark differences between Bob Casey Jr. and Dave McCormick as they approach November 5.

AFP Action Senior Advisory Emily Greene issued the following statement:

“Here are five key takeaways for Pennsylvania voters:

  1. Americans agree that now is not the time to raise taxes. Dave McCormick has promised to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Bob Casey Jr. voted against it.
  2. Bob Casey has been in office nearly 20 years and has always toed the party line rather than stand up for Pennsylvania. It’s time for fresh and bold representation that Dave McCormick can deliver.
  3. Bob Casey Jr. is a rubber-stamp for the Biden-Harris economic agenda, Bob Casey voted for the wasteful government spending that triggered a cost-of-living crisis. But when he’s asked, he’ll blame businesses rather than own his record.
  4. The border crisis didn’t develop overnight. Despite being in office for nearly 20 years, and despite tens of thousands of deaths caused by fentanyl coming into the country though our broken border, Bob Casey refused to vote to protect Pennsylvanians. Dave McCormick will be the advocate Pennsylvania needs to restore security to our southern border.
  5. Dave McCormick embraces energy abundance and an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production. Bob Casey merely pays it lip service every six years.”

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McCormick Beats Casey in Philadelphia Debate

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – After Dave McCormick handily defeated Bob Casey Jr. in the second Pennsylvania Senate Debate, AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Greene released the following statement:

“Tonight, Dave McCormick showed Pennsylvanians that he has our back. He knows and understands the issues that we are most concerned about: making life more affordable, restoring order to our border, and keeping taxes low.

“Bob Casey has had nearly 20 years to stand up for Pennsylvania, and at every opportunity, he instead votes for his party and his politically connected allies.

“AFP Action has knocked over 800,000 doors and counting to be sure that Dave McCormick replaces Bob Casey and starts giving Pennsylvanians a real voice in the U.S. Senate.”

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