AFP Action Congratulates Jen Kiggans on winning VA-02 House Campaign

RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated endorsed U.S. House candidate Congresswoman Jen Kiggans for reelection in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. 

In a tight election, Kiggans earned Virginians’ votes for her commitment to restoring fiscal sanity in Washington, promising to prioritize border security, and her understanding of the cost-of-living crisis that’s been making life unaffordable across the Commonwealth.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-VA State Director Tim Parrish issued the following statement after the race was called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have supported Jen Kiggans to ensure that Virginians have principled and reliable representation in Washington. We applaud our grassroots activists and volunteers for contacting over 246,000 voters to support her race.  

“Kiggans will be able to push back against radical and regressive policies and fight to put the American Dream back within reach.” 

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. 

AFP Action Congratulates Andy Ogles for TN-05 U.S. House Victory, Endorsed Candidates in Successful State Legislative Races 

NASHVILLE, TN—Tonight, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Congressman Andy Ogles for reelection in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District and endorsed candidates on their successful runs to serve in the Tennessee state legislature. 

Incumbent State Representatives Robert Stevens (HD-13), Elaine Davis (HD-18), Tim Rudd (HD-34), Scott Cepicky (HD-64), Chris Todd (HD-73), Rusty Grills (HD-77), and Mary Littleton (HD-78) to the Tennessee House of Representatives. 

Non-incumbents Lee Reeves and Aron Maberry also won their races and will represent the 65th and 68th house districts next session. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have backed these winning candidates to ensure that Tennessee continues to expand educational opportunity, take on regulatory reform, and make the American dream attainable across our great state.  

“AFP is excited to work with them in the next legislative session. With these solid policy majorities, the Volunteer state will continue to advance limited government solutions to empower Tennesseans and make our state the best place to live in America. 

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. 

AFP Action Congratulates Bernie Moreno on Election Night Victory 

COLUMBUS, OH – Tonight, AFP Action congratulates Bernie Moreno on a resounding victory and becoming Ohio’s newest member of the U.S. Senate.  

Throughout the election cycle, AFP Action contacted over two million voters in Ohio. This effort began back in March, and AFP Action’s grassroots army of staff and volunteers have been canvassing the state to educate voters on the contrast between career politician Sherrod Brown and businessman Bernie Moreno. 

Upon the race call, AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil released the following statement: 

“Bernie Moreno’s message of Buckeye values over Washington bureaucrats resonated with voters and AFP Action congratulates the Moreno campaign on a hard-fought victory.  

“For too long, Sherrod Brown has sided with the most progressive in his party over Ohio, but tonight, the Buckeye state rejected the career politician and voted instead to turn the page on nearly two decades of policies that have caused a cost-of-living crisis in the state. 

“AFP stands ready to work alongside Bernie Moreno in the Senate to bring down inflation and cost of living and reignite the American dream right here in Ohio.” 

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. 

AFP Action Congratulates Riley Moore on Winning WV-02 U.S. House Race  

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Tonight, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated Riley Moore on his successful bid to represent West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.  

Moore earned West Virginians’ votes for his commitment to restoring fiscal sanity in Washington, promising to prioritize border security, and his understanding of the cost-of-living crisis that’s been making life unaffordable across the Mountain State.    

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP WV State Director Jason Huffman issued the following statement after the race was called:   

“AFP Action is proud to have supported Riley Moore and ensured that West Virginians have principled and reliable representation in Washington. We applaud our grassroots activists and volunteers for supporting his successful bid for election to the U.S. House of Representatives. 

“With Riley Moore in Washington, AFP will be able to push back against radical and regressive policies and fight to put the American Dream back within reach.” 

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. 

Sonza Bests Landsman in Third Debate 

CINCINNATI, OH – After the third and final debate between Greg Landsman and Orlando Sonza, AFP Action is highlighting four key takeaways: ​​​​​​​

  • Rep. Landsman has failed to secure the southern border and Ohio, flip-flopping on whether the Biden-Harris administration has succeeded with border security. Orlando Sonza will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground, and infrastructure. 
  • During the debate, Landsman failed to own the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration while he has voted with the president nearly 100% of the time.
  • Americans agree that now is not the time to raise taxes. Orlando Sonza has promised to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  
  • Orlando Sonza will be a man of action and work on day one to get Ohio and our country’s economy back on track. Southwest Ohioans families and small businesses are ready to turn the page on Greg Landsman’s bad policies and elect a leader ready to fight for them. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement: 

“Yesterday, Orlando Sonza showed Ohioans 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.  

“Greg Landsman has had the opportunity to show up for Southwest Ohio, and instead, he votes for his party and his politically connected allies.  

“AFP Action continues to support Orlando Sonza through Election Day to be sure that he is elected to represent families and small businesses in Southwest Ohio.”  

Landsman Flip-Flops on Border Stance

CINCINNATI, OH – During tonight’s Ohio 1st Congressional District debate, while Greg Landsman attempted to defend the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to secure the southern border, AFP Action is highlighting the endangered representative’s flip-flopping border security stance: 

On January 17, 2024, Landsman voted for H.Res. 957 

On July 25, 2024, Landsman voted against H.Res.1371 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement: 

“Rep. Landsman is continually proving to voters in Southwest Ohio that his priority is voting for legislation that keeps him in power. After supporting the same condemnation earlier this year, Landsman has shifted his stance to cater to the most extreme factions of his party.

“Landsman has shown his constituents that he has no true convictions as a member of Congress, and Ohio border security is suffering because of it.” 

Kiggans Bests Cotter Smasal in Debate 

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – After yesterday’s debate between Rep. Jen Kiggans and Missy Cotter Smasal, AFP Action is highlighting five key takeaways: 

  • Rep. Kiggans will continue holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their weak border security policies and has a proven record fighting for increased border security
  • In the debate, Cotter Smasal failed to demonstrate how she will boost the economy, secure the border, and fight for Veterans.  
  • During her first term in Congress, Rep. Kiggans successfully fought to reduce federal spending by helping to pass Washington’s first meaningful spending cuts in years. 
  • As a 10-year Navy veteran, Rep. Kiggans successfully fought to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and provide them with their largest-ever budget through the Consolidated Appropriations Act during her first term in Congress. 
  • Rep. Kiggans’ voting record proves that she is the clear choice to continue to represent Virginia’s 2nd District. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Parrish released the following statement: 

“Yesterday, Rep. Jen Kiggans shared a vision for a strong Virginia by citing the critical legislation she’s helped to pass in Congress while also holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their weak policies negatively impacting Virginia families. 

“Jen Kiggans is the leader Virginia deserves, and she has the experience and proven record needed to represent the 2nd District, secure the border, and reignite the economy in the Commonwealth.” 

AFP Action Announces Endorsement for State Rep. Elaine Davis

NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action announced their endorsement for State Rep. Elaine Davis for her reelection to the 18th seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Tori Venable, AFP Action Senior Advisor for Tennessee, released the following statement: 

“We are thrilled to announce our support for State Representative Elaine Davis. She is an incredible policy champion who has a strong track record of fighting for lower taxes, better educational opportunities, and more liberty for hard-working Tennesseans. As a wife and mother, Representative Davis understands the importance of making Tennessee a more prosperous state for where families can succeed.

“State Rep. Elaine Davis has earned our support for being a principled leader who is committed to making Tennessee a freer state. Her voice in the General Assembly is important, and we plan to put the full weight of our grassroots efforts behind her re-election effort.”

Sonza Bests Landsman in Second Debate

CINCINNATI, OH – After tonight’s debate between Greg Landsman and Orlando Sonza, AFP Action is highlighting four key takeaways:

  • Rep. Landsman has failed to secure the southern border and Ohio, flip-flopping on whether the Biden-Harris administration has succeeded in border security. Orlando Sonza will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground, and infrastructure.
  • A vote for Greg Landsman is a vote to keep veterans in a broken VA system.
  • In the debate, Landsman failed to own the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration while he has voted with the president nearly 100% of the time, and he must be held accountable.
  • Orlando Sonza will be a man of action and work on day one to get Ohio and our country’s economy back on track. Cincinnatians want to turn the page for OH-01 and usher in a new era of economic growth.

Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:

“Tonight, Orlando Sonza shared a vision for a stronger Ohio, not more of the economic uncertainty ushered in by the broken policies of Greg Landsman.

“It’s time to turn the page on Greg Landsman for OH-01, and Orlando Sonza is the leader Ohioans deserve. An Army veteran, Sonza has the experience needed to secure the border and reignite the Ohio economy.” 

Greg Landsman = the Biden-Harris Agenda

CINCINNATI, OH – While Greg Landsman claims he fairly represents a “very moderate, pragmatic, middle-of-the-road district,” the truth is that he’s been a rubber-stamp for the radical Biden-Harris agenda.

In the debate, Landsman failed to own the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration, and voters need to hold him accountable for skyrocketing cost-of-living, energy prices, and failing border security.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:

“Ohioans won’t be fooled by Landsman’s performance during the debate. He’s voted in lockstep with the Biden-Harris administration, and he must be held accountable. Rather than standing up for Buckeye values in Congress, Landsman has caused the cost-of-living in Ohio to skyrocket, and it’s time to turn the page on new leadership.

“Orlando Sonza is an Army veteran and former assistant Hamilton County prosecutor with the vision to combat Ohio’s cost-of-living crisis and get the American economy and border security back on track.”