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AFP Action Backs former Congressman Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate

christine on August 1, 2024

Lansing, Michigan—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) threw its support behind former Congressman Mike Rogers in his bid to serve as Michigan’s next Senator.

AFP Action endorsed Rogers for his commitment to lowering taxes, embracing energy abundance, and eliminating harmful regulations. If elected, Michiganders can look to him to oppose inflationary government spending and vote to secure the border that has been neglected by the current administration.

This endorsement rounds out AFP Action’s Senate “Firewall Strategy,” to prevent one-party progressive rule in Washington.

After the announcement, AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Golding issued the following statement:

“Michiganders are energized and motivated to send a policy champion like former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers to the U.S. Senate. For years, Michigan’s Senators have prioritized special interests over the concerns of their constituents.

“By backing Mike Rogers, AFP Action is backing transformative policy that can renew America’s economy and reignite the American Dream: from keeping taxes low, to embracing an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production, to securing the border and opposing inflationary government spending, Michiganders can rely on Rogers to voice their concerns and stand up for their families. Now more than ever, this is a chance to send a proven leader back to Washington and say “no” to the inflationary spending and overburdensome regulations backed by Elissa Slotkin and her entrenched allies.”

In addition to its 24/7 grassroots operation, AFP Action will support Rogers’ bid with its best-in-class data and digital capabilities, including an initial $1.7 million ad buy in the Great Lake State for the month of August.

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AFP Action Endorses Candidates in Georgia General Election

christine on July 31, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action)today announced its endorsements in five competitive state house races: Rep. Scott Hilton (HD48), Rep. Deborah Silcox (HD53), Rep. Matt Reeves (HD99), Elvia Davila (HD108), and Sandy Donatucci (HD105).

These candidates have earned AFP Action’s endorsement for their commitment to protecting Georgia’s taxpayers, lowering barriers to work and employment, expanding education freedom for Georgia’s students, and supporting reforms to Georgia’s health care system that empower patients with a personal option in health care.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after the announcement:

“Georgians have seen historic and transformational change from under the Gold Dome this past legislative session. But if we hope to build and grow that progress, we need to continue supporting policy champions. Georgians can’t be content or rest on their laurels—if we are to succeed in reigniting the American Dream we need to ensure the candidates win their races. AFP Action will continue to deploy its best-in-class digital and grassroots outreach to support these candidates and maintain the momentum moving in to next session.”

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Background:

Rep. Scott Hilton

In his time in the legislature, Rep. Hilton has been a big supporter of education choice. As a freshman lawmaker, he introduced HB 801, an Education Savings Account proposal, and in 2024 he advocated passionately for SB 233 in 2024 in the Education Committee and on the House floor, a bill that ultimately was signed into law. He has co-sponsored legislation making it easier for people to get to work, like HB 1142 and HB 1144, and voted for laws that reformed outdated regulations like certificate of need (HB1339) and occupational licensing for beauty services (SB 354).

Rep. Deborah Silcox

Rep. Silcox has been a consistent and reliable supporter of education choice while a member of the State House. In 2024, Rep. Silcox leaned into healthcare reform, encouraging her colleagues in a speech on the House floor that while HB1339 was a step in the right direction, more reform is needed to Georgia’s outdated certificate of need regulation. She also co-sponsored HB 926, the Second Chance Workforce Act, which will significantly improve the work prospects of many Georgians with a past criminal record.

Rep. Matt Reeves

Reeves has consistently voted for legislation supporting freedom and opportunity, like SB 233 the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, HB 1339 certificate of need reform, and SB 354, reforms to occupational licensing. He also authored HB 926, the Second Chance Workforce Act, which will significantly improve the work prospects of many Georgians with a past criminal record. He was also the House sponsor of SB 414, the Personal Privacy Protection Act, which ensures state agencies may not publicize citizens’ private information unlawfully

Elvia Davila

A first-time candidate, Davila is a community leader dedicated to improving the lives of the people of House District 108. If elected, Davila will support legislation that removes government barriers to freedom and opportunity.

Sandy Donatucci

Donatucci is a mother and small businesswoman. She knows how difficult inflation is for families and businesses. She will go to Atlanta and work to lower taxes and government red tape to ensure Georgia continues to have a strong economy and prosperity for all.

AFP Action Congratulates Primary Victors in Georgia

christine on May 22, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated endorsed candidates State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32), Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones, and State Reps. Todd Jones (HD-25), Chuck Martin (HD-49), and David Jenkins (HD-136) for their victories in securing the Republican nominations in Tuesday’s Georgia Primary.

These lawmakers earned AFP Actions support in their primary contests for their tireless dedication to advancing freedom and economic opportunity in the Peach State.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after the races were called:

“This session, our elected leaders in Atlanta made impressive progress on issues that directly affect the quality of life and economic outlook of Georgians across the state. With these policy champions on the ballot, I’m confident that next session will see even more wins for the Peach State.

“I want to thank every activist who knocked doors and made phone calls who ensured that Georgians have good choices on the ballot. AFP Action will continue these efforts into November to ensure that next session is even more successful.”

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AFP Action Congratulates Brad Knott on Runoff Victory

christine on May 15, 2024

Grassroots Group Succeeds in Helping Another Policy Champion Win a Nomination

Raleigh, North Carolina—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP-Action) congratulated Brad Knott on his victory in tonight’s runoff to win the Republican nomination for North Carolina’s 13^th Congressional District.

AFP-Action endorsed Knott in the runoff for his commitment to fostering economic opportunity and mobility for North Carolinians. AFP-Action Senior Advisor Tyler Voigt issued the following congratulations after the race was called:

“Last year, AFP-Action made a commitment to seek out and endorse policy champions in more primaries. Tonight’s victory is AFP-Action delivering on that promise and ensuring that North Carolinians have the option to vote for quality candidates in November. Brad Knott is going to be the breath of fresh air we need representing the Tar Heel State in Washington. We were proud to throw our support behind him. We congratulate him on running a tightly focused campaign and also want to send out our thanks to every volunteer who made phone calls and knocked doors to bring about this victory.”

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AFP Action Congratulates Ryan Mackenzie on Primary Victory

christine on April 24, 2024

Lehigh, Pennsylvania—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (LD-187) for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Primary. He will go on to face Rep. Susan Wild in November’s general election.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ashley Klingensmith issued the following statement after the race was called:

“Last year, we told Americans that we were going to be getting into more primaries, more often, because candidate quality matters. Ryan Mackenzie’s victory tonight ensures that voters in Pennsylvania’s 7^th Congressional District have a clear choice in November between maintaining the status quo or ushering in a new era of principled leadership in Washington.

“We look forward to continuing our support for Ryan Mackenzie into November. We already have spoken to 70,000 voters in the 7^th District and we will continue this conversation every day between now and Election Day.”

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AFP Action Announces Next Wave of State Legislative Endorsements in Contested Georgia Races

christine on April 12, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) threw its support behind candidates running in contested primaries in Georgia.

State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32) as well as Speaker Pro Temp Jan Jones and State Reps. Todd Jones (HD-25), Chuck Martin (HD-49), Lauren Daniel (HD-117), David Jenkins (HD-136) will have AFP Action’s backing in their primary races.

These lawmakers have earned AFPA’s endorsement for their commitment to protecting Georgia’s taxpayers, lowering barrier to work and employment, expanding education freedom for Georgia’s students, and supporting reforms to healthcare policy that give Georgians a personal option in health care.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after announcing the endorsed candidates:

“Georgians have seen amazing progress this year as the legislature embraced transformative policies to advance education freedom, increase access to healthcare, and remove barriers to employment and entrepreneurship. These champions helped get good policy to the governor’s desk, but they aren’t going to stop there, or rest on their laurels. We have more work to do to make Georgia freer and more prosperous. We need them to stay in Atlanta and keep moving freedom forward in the Peach State.”

Background

Senator Kay Kirkpatrick

With her extensive background in medicine, Senator Kirkpatrick utilized her expertise again this term to advance policies that give Georgians a personal option. Most prominently, she served on the Senate’s Certificate of Need Reform Study Committee and was a credible and stalwart voice for the need for repealing this outdated regulation.

Rep. Jan Jones

Speaker Pro Temp Jones was integral in building support in the House for transformative education policy, Senate Bill 233. Big policy change requires top tier leadership, and Jones’ leadership on this bill contributed significantly to the bill’s eventual passage.

Rep. Todd Jones

As the House sponsor of Senate Bill 233, Rep. Jones was critical in pushing forward this important piece of legislation to empower parents to have more control over their child’s education. Additionally, he was the House sponsor for Senate Bill 429, the Small Business Protection Act which would provide the legislature with more oversight on the negative impacts regulation cane have on businesses.

Rep. Chuck Martin

As a member of the House Regulated Industries Committee, Rep. Martin has developed an expertise and been a leading voice on the need for smart regulatory policy, including occupational licensure reform, like with his sponsorship of House Bill 155. Martin is also a taxpayer champion, consistently speaking for the taxpayer and being willing to question the wisdom of expensive tax expenditures that are awarded to specific businesses or industries at the expense of the average taxpayer.

Rep. Lauren Daniel

In her first term, Rep. Daniel has shown leadership on important issues. After Senate Bill 233 failed in the House in 2023, she was one of three representatives to attend a press conference encouraging the House to continue to pursue this important legislation. Additionally, Rep. Daniel has spoken out on the need for certificate of need reform, specifically for allowing birth centers to be exempted. This policy change was included in the CON reform bill, House Bill 1339.

Rep. David Jenkins

Rep. Jenkins has been outspoken in his support of empowering people and limiting government. A prime example of that was his sponsorship of House Bill 212 to lower occupational licensure barriers. While this bill didn’t pass, his efforts in 2023 set the stage for a similar bill to earn final passage in 2024, Senate Bill 354.

AFP Action Congratulates Sean Knox on Strong Finish in Special Election

christine on April 10, 2024

Grassroots Groups Resolves to Continue Support through May Runoff

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today congratulated Sean Knox for a strong finish in his special election race.

Knox will go on to a runoff against Carmen Rice on May 7.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after the returns were counted:

“AFP Action congratulates Sean Knox on his narrow victory to represent Georgia’s 139^th state house district. As the runoff approaches, AFP Action remains committed to sending Knox to Atlanta to champion educational freedom, economic opportunity, and health care reforms that will improve life for Georgians across the Peach State. Between now and the runoff, AFP Action will continue to knock doors and make calls to push Knox across the finish line.”

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AFP Action Throws Support to Brad Knott in NC Runoff

christine on April 9, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP-Action) today announced its support for Brad Knott in the runoff election for North Carolina’s 13^th congressional district.

The native North Carolinian earned AFP-Action’s support for a policy platform that promises to create more opportunity and economic mobility for the Tarheel State.

AFP-Action Senior Advisor Tyler Voigt issued the following statement after the announcement:

“North Carolinians need to send Brad Knott to Washington to reinforce our congressional delegation’s policy champions. Under President Biden, North Carolinians have suffered a drastic increase in cost of living, higher energy prices, and a sense that the American Dream is slipping away.

“North Carolina didn’t vote for the inflationary policies of ‘Bidenomics’, but they are paying the price. Brad Knott is committed to ending wasteful government spending, unleashing all American energy, and cutting the red tape that makes it harder to work and start businesses. A vote for Knott is a vote to say ‘bye bye’ to Bidenomics.”

AFP Action will be out knocking doors and making phone calls every day between now and the May 14^th runoff to supplement its signature layered approach to candidate support.

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AFP Action Backs Sean Knox in Georgia Special Election

christine on March 11, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action today announced its backing of Sean Knox in the special election to replace the late Representative Richard Smith in Georgia’s 139^th House District.

The local businessman and first-time candidate earned AFP Action’s support for education freedom, regulatory reform, and advancing health care policies that create a personal option for Georgians.

After announcing the endorsement, AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West gave the following statement:

“AFP Action is excited to endorse Sean Knox in this special election. Georgians are ready for the General Assembly to adopt transformative policy. By ensuring that Sean Knox makes it across the finish line next month, Georgians will be that much closer to securing education freedom, economic opportunity, and health care reforms that will make the Peach State a freer and more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.”

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AFP Action Congratulates Pat Harrigan on Super Tuesday Primary Win

christine on March 6, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina—Tonight, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed candidate Pat Harrigan won the Republican nomination to represent North Carolina’s 10^th congressional district.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tyler Voigt gave the following statement after the race was called for Harrigan:

“AFP Action was proud to back Pat Harrigan and help bring him across the finish line. North Carolina’s 10^th Congressional District has had fabulous representation with outgoing Representative Patrick McHenry. With Pat Harrigan on the ballot in November, North Carolinians will continue to have a representative who champions sound policy and bucks the status quo in Washington.

“I want to thank every member of our grassroots community who knocked doors and made phone calls to support Harrigan in this primary.”

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In the run up to Super Tuesday, AFP Action knocked on 15,000 doors to support Pat Harrigan.

Background:

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