LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement regarding FOX 2’s September 15 U.S. Senate debate:

“Abdul El-Sayed’s agenda makes life in Michigan more expensive: a government takeover of health care, mandates that raise the cost of heating a Michigan home, and more federal spending on top of the spending that drove prices up to begin with.

“Mike Rogers would bring those costs down — unlock American energy so utility bills fall, make tax relief permanent, and cut the regulations consumers pay for at the register.

“Michiganders deserve to hear that argued out. Rogers has committed to two televised debates this October, in both of Michigan’s major media markets. El-Sayed doesn’t want a debate. He wants this one, at a station that set its own deadline and spent two weeks promoting an empty podium as television.”

Lansing, MI – As reported in the Detroit News, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) launched new creative in its $1.425 million digital and streaming campaign in support of Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, bringing AFP Action’s total investment in Michigan to more than $9 million this cycle. The new ads, “Laser Focused” and “Expensive,” draw a sharp contrast between two distinct paths for Michigan: Rogers’ common-sense record of fiscal discipline and independent leadership, and Abdul El-Sayed’s radical socialist agenda that would drive costs even higher for Michigan families.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Golding said the following:

“Michigan families are paying more for everything from groceries to gas, and Abdul El-Sayed’s answer is more government, more spending, and more of your paycheck. His socialist agenda of government-run healthcare and higher taxes would make life more expensive for the very people he claims to fight for.

“Mike Rogers is laser focused on the common-sense solutions it takes to grow Michigan’s economy — lower taxes, cheaper energy, and fewer Washington mandates on the businesses that employ Michiganders. He’s the voice that Michigan families need in the Senate.”

Click here to watch AFP Action’s ads:

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Expensive | :30

LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is setting the record straight as Abdul El-Sayed holds a town hall in Lansing tomorrow. No amount of campaign rebranding can hide the fact that El-Sayed and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are working hand-in-hand to force a radical, dangerous agenda on Michigan residents. 

El-Sayed and the DSA have been marching in lockstep for years. The DSA mobilized resources to deliver El-Sayed his primary victory, and he has attended and headlined DSA events as far back as 2017. Now, weeks before Election Day, El-Sayed is attempting to distance himself from his socialist base. But his record, his rhetoric, and his political allies tell the real story.

AFP Action Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding issued the following statement: 

“Abdul El-Sayed and the Democratic Socialists of America are pushing the exact same dangerous agenda: a government takeover of health care, the elimination of American fossil fuels that would send energy bills soaring, massive tax increases on working families, and trillions in reckless new spending. Every piece of it has been tried, and every piece of it has failed.

“El-Sayed may claim he is ‘not technically DSA’ when the cameras are on, but their shared record proves otherwise. The DSA is his ground game, his fundraising machine, and his ideological partner. And their agenda doesn’t stop at your wallet. It means defunding the police, open borders, abolishing immigration enforcement, and shouting down anyone who dares disagree.

“Mike Rogers is the only candidate in this race standing against this radical alliance. He’ll lower energy costs by unleashing American production, restore competition in health care so patients choose their own doctors, and stop the tax hikes and runaway spending driving prices up — and he’ll stand with law enforcement, secure the border, and defend free speech instead of policing it.

“Americans for Prosperity Action will continue to make the case that the Democratic Socialist platform is not compatible with the American system, and Abdul El-Sayed is not compatible with Michigan.”

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) launched new creative in its $1.4 million digital and streaming campaign in support of Jon Husted for U.S. Senate. The new ads, “Common Sense” and “Taking Root,” draw a clear contrast between two paths for Ohio: Husted’s record of cutting red tape and delivering results for Ohio workers, and Sherrod Brown’s unwillingness to stand up to the socialist agenda taking root in his own party — an agenda of higher taxes, more spending, and more government control that Ohio families would pay for.

The buy brings AFP Action’s total investment in Ohio to more than $9 million this cycle, which includes a sustained grassroots canvassing operation.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Ohio Donovan O’Neil said the following:

“Socialism is taking root in Sherrod Brown’s party, and he hasn’t said a word against it. Ohioans are paying more for groceries, housing, and energy, and the answer coming from his party is more government, more spending, and more of your paycheck. Ohio needs a senator who will stand up to that agenda, not go along with it.

“Jon Husted has a record of getting results — cutting the red tape that held Ohio businesses back, streamlining state government, and building the workforce pipeline that brought jobs to Ohio. He’ll continue bringing that same common-sense approach to the Senate.”

Click here to watch AFP Action’s ads:

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Las Vegas, NV — Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) and Concerned Veterans for America Action (CVA Action) today endorsed four candidates for the Nevada State Legislature who have committed to lowering the cost of living, clearing the way for small business owners, and giving parents real choices in their children’s education.

Ronnie Najarro, Senior Advisor for AFP Action Nevada, released the following statement:

“Nevadans are getting squeezed from every direction by the rising cost of living — from gas prices to groceries to housing — and they’re demanding leaders who will actually address it. Thompson, Arroyo, Edgeworth, and Chapman have each committed to doing just that: holding down costs, clearing the way for small businesses and families to get ahead, and giving parents the power to choose the school that’s right for their kid. AFP Action is proud to endorse all four, and our activists will be knocking doors and making calls for them every week between now and November.”

Leo Garcia, Nevada CVA Action Advisor, released the following statement:

“Veterans often leave the military ready to keep serving, working, and strengthening their communities, but rising costs are making it harder for Nevada families to get ahead. CVAA is proud to endorse leaders who will fight to make Nevada more affordable, expand opportunity, and ensure veterans and their families have the freedom to thrive in the communities they call home.”

Endorsed candidates for the 2026 election include:

State Senate

• Maria Thompson (Senate District 9)
• Rafael Arroyo-Montalvo (Senate District 12)

State Assembly

• Rebecca Edgeworth (Assembly District 35)
• Kelly Chapman (Assembly District 41)

Phoenix, AZ – AFP Action today congratulated George Khalaf (LD-03), Janet Weninger (LD-13), and Kevin Hartke (LD-13) on their victories in Tuesday’s Arizona House elections.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Arizona Stephen Shadegg released the following statement:

“Arizona voters sent a clear message last night. They want lawmakers who will fight to keep taxes low, protect school choice, and hold government accountable for how it spends their money. George Khalaf, Janet Weninger, and Kevin Hartke each made that case to their constituents, and voters rewarded them for it.

“AFP Action’s grassroots activists worked hard across these districts to make sure voters knew what was at stake, and we are proud of the role we played in these victories. We look forward to seeing each of these candidates deliver real results for Arizona families.” 

AFP Action worked to support these candidates through its grassroots network in the primary, educating and engaging voters on the issues at stake in each race.

Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of four Arizona House candidates ahead of the 2026 primary elections: George Khalaf (LD-03), Jay Schlum (LD-03), Janet Weninger (LD-13), and Kevin Hartke (LD-13).

Arizona families are navigating rising costs, burdensome regulations, and an education system that too often serves bureaucratic interests over student outcomes. These four candidates have each demonstrated a commitment to policies that lower taxes, expand opportunity, and ensure parents have a genuine say in how their children are educated.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Arizona Stephen Shadegg released the following statement:

“Arizona has built real momentum on education freedom and fiscal responsibility, and that momentum is worth defending. These four candidates understand what is at stake — for families watching their cost of living climb, for parents who want a real choice in where their children learn, and for businesses trying to grow without government standing in the way. We are proud to stand behind them.

“Through thousands of conversations with Arizonans across the state, our grassroots activists hear every day from families who want lower taxes, protected school choice, and a government that spends within its means. We are confident these candidates will fight for those outcomes in the legislature, and we will work hard to support them through Election Day.”

As part of its endorsements, AFP Action will use its statewide grassroots network to educate and engage voters on the issues at stake in these races and encourage support for candidates who will advance freedom and opportunity for all Arizonans.

Read more about the endorsed candidates below:

George Khalaf (LD-03)

Protecting and strengthening the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is among Khalaf’s top priorities. He has committed that his first sponsored bill, if elected, would focus on safeguarding school choice for Arizona families. On economic policy, Khalaf favors reducing the size and scope of state government and has committed to joining the group’s legislative coalition to eliminate the state income tax.

Jay Schlum (LD-03)

Schlum brings executive experience to this race from his tenure as mayor, where he maintained a balanced budget and developed a reputation for fiscal discipline. He would carry that approach to the legislature, beginning with legislation to cut spending and strengthen oversight of public funds. Schlum is also expected to join the group’s coalition to eliminate the state income tax. A school choice advocate, he supports protecting the ESA program and advancing aligned reforms to education policy.

Janet Weninger (LD-13)

Weninger brings firsthand perspective to this race as a business owner who understands the costs that regulations and high taxes impose on small businesses. She has made improving Arizona’s business environment through fewer regulations and lower taxes a central commitment of her campaign. Weninger will also join the group’s legislative coalition to protect school choice and strengthen parental involvement in education.

Kevin Hartke (LD-13)

Hartke arrives with a demonstrated track record on taxes. As Chandler’s mayor, he lowered property taxes and kept the city’s sales tax rate among the lowest in Arizona, and he aims to bring that fiscal discipline to the legislature to keep taxes low statewide. He is expected to support the group’s coalition efforts to protect the ESA program and uphold strong curriculum standards. Hartke is aligned on nearly all of the group’s priorities, and his years of executive experience in government make him a strong partner for the open seat alongside Weninger.