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AFP Action on Detroit Economic Club Forum: The Solution to Michigan’s 43rd-Ranked Economy is Mike Rogers

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 20, 2026

Following the Detroit Economic Club Forum, AFP Action says Michigan’s 43rd-ranked economy cannot afford Abdul El-Sayed

DETROIT, MI – Michigan’s economy ranks 43rd in the nation, and Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) says today’s Detroit Economic Club Forum showed which candidate would actually change that. At the forum, Mike Rogers focused on jobs, paychecks, and the cost of living, while Abdul El-Sayed defended a larger federal role in Michiganders’ healthcare and higher taxes.

Mike Rogers is running to turn Michigan’s economy around. He’ll fight to cut taxes and rein in Washington’s spending, lower costs at the gas pump and the grocery store, and protect the auto and manufacturing jobs that built this state. More opportunity and less government is exactly what Michigan needs.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement:

“Michigan’s economy ranks 43rd in the country, and families feel it every day in their paychecks, their grocery bills, and their job prospects. Our state can’t afford a socialist senator whose answer to everything is more taxes, more spending, and more government control.

“Abdul El-Sayed wants a government takeover of our healthcare, trillions in new Washington spending, and higher taxes on working families — a recipe for even higher prices and fewer jobs. Mike Rogers has a plan to cut taxes, unleash Michigan energy, and bring good-paying jobs back to our communities. Today it is abundantly clear that Michigan can’t afford El-Sayed, and Mike Rogers is the leader who will get our economy moving again.”

AFP Action: Will Lawrence Can’t Outrun His Socialist Record

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 13, 2026

LANSING, MI – Ahead of Will Lawrence’s slate of town halls this week, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is calling on voters in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District to judge him by what he’s said for 15 years, not what he’s said in the last 15 weeks.

Lawrence paid dues to the Democratic Socialists of America until just weeks before his primary. His platform calls for government-run Medicare for All and higher taxes. His own posts call for the “forced nationalization” of energy producers and a “world without police and prisons.” Now that Michigan voters are concerned, he says those words were “hypothetical.”

Tom Barrett has given this district results it can count on. He delivered an overall $3,100 tax cut and is focused on lowering costs for farmers, workers, and small businesses.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement:

“Will Lawrence didn’t drift into socialism by accident. He organized for it, paid dues to the DSA, and posted in support of it for years. Dropping his DSA card right before the primary is a campaign tactic, not a change of heart.

“Many Michigan families are stretching every dollar right now. They need a congressman who’ll keep more money in their pockets, not one who’s spent his career trying to hand Washington the keys. Tom Barrett has earned their trust and another term.”

AFP Action Launches $5.2M Media Campaign in Ohio

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 12, 2026

Multi-channel digital, TV, and radio buy targets Ohio voters through Election Day

Columbus, OH —  As reported in the Daily Signal, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced the launch of a comprehensive $5.2 million media campaign across Ohio, deploying a mix of digital, television, and radio advertising to engage voters ahead of the November election. This brings AFP Action’s total investment for the cycle to $18 million, alongside a grassroots effort that has knocked on more than 750,000 doors to date.

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

“Jon Husted is delivering results for Ohio families, from helping Ohioans keep more of what they earn through the Working Families Tax Cuts to cutting red tape and putting power back in the hands of hardworking Ohioans. AFP Action is committed to ensuring voters understand what Senator Husted has accomplished and what’s at stake if Ohio returns to the policies that drove up costs. This $5.2 million investment reflects our confidence in taking that case directly to voters.”

AFP Action Releases Statement Following Michigan U.S. Senate Debate

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 9, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Following last night’s debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is urging Michigan voters to take a principled look at the choice before them. One path builds on opportunity and free enterprise; the other hands Washington more control over their healthcare, paychecks, and jobs.

While El-Sayed is running on a “cradle-to-grave” Medicare for All plan, tax hikes, and more government control, Mike Rogers is fighting to cut spending and taxes, rein in government overreach, and protect the American dream for Michigan families.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement:

“Abdul El-Sayed’s answer to every problem is more government: a federal takeover of healthcare, tax hikes that land on the small businesses employing Michiganders, and an energy agenda that puts the auto jobs this state was built on at risk.

“Michigan already ranks 27th in the nation for economic competitiveness, and we can’t afford to go further in the wrong direction. Voters saw a clear contrast on the debate stage, and Mike Rogers made the case that more opportunity, not more Washington, is what will move Michigan forward.”

Tim Golding discussed last night’s debate on Fox and Friends. Watch the full clip below:

AFP Action Launches $5.78M Media Campaign in Michigan

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 5, 2026

Multi-channel digital, TV, and radio buy targets Michigan voters through Election Day

LANSING, MI — As reported in The Detroit News, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced the launch of a comprehensive $5.78 million media campaign across Michigan, deploying a mix of digital, television, and radio advertising to engage voters ahead of the November election. This brings AFP Action’s total media investment for the cycle to over $20 million.

Tim Golding, AFP Action Senior Advisor for Michigan, released the following statement:

“Mike Rogers is offering real solutions that will deliver results for Michigan families—from strengthening our economy to protecting good-paying jobs and putting power back in the hands of hardworking Michiganders. AFP Action is committed to ensuring voters in this critical state understand how Rogers’ vision will address the issues that matter most to their families and their futures. This $5.78 million investment reflects our confidence in making that case directly to Michigan voters.”

The campaign allocates $2.28 million to digital and CTV, $3 million to cable, and $500,000 to radio, and all media buys officially launched Thursday, October 1st.

View the digital ads here:

AFP Action: El-Sayed’s Socialist Tour Comes to Macomb and Flint. Michigan Families Cannot Afford His Agenda.

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 3, 2026

MACOMB, MI — As Abdul El-Sayed takes his town hall roadshow to Macomb County and Flint, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is making sure voters in both communities know exactly what his proposed agenda would bring. El-Sayed’s Democratic Socialist platform would drive up costs, weaken public safety, and strip away individual freedoms, whereas Mike Rogers is prepared to stand up for Michiganders and protect their prosperity.

El-Sayed’s agenda calls for government-run health care, defunding police departments, open border policies, and sweeping tax increases that would hit Michigan working families hard. With Election Day weeks away, voters deserve the full picture: higher costs, fewer choices, less safety, and less freedom.

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

“El-Sayed wants the government running your healthcare, defunding the police in your communities, and opening our borders while taxing away what you have earned. Every version of that agenda has made life harder for working people, and Michigan can’t afford to run that experiment again.

“Mike Rogers is running on the premise that Michigan families know best how to live their own lives. Rogers will fight to bring down energy costs by unleashing American energy production, removing the regulatory barriers that have made housing unaffordable, restore public safety by supporting law enforcement, secure our borders, and restore a healthcare system built on competition and patient choice rather than government mandates.

“El-Sayed offers a bigger government that takes more and delivers less. Rogers offers accountability, affordability, safety, and results.”

AFP Action Endorses Congressman Juan Ciscomani for AZ-06

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 1, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) for reelection.

Throughout his time in Congress, Ciscomani has worked on issues central to Arizona’s Sixth District, including border security, immigration, veterans’ care, and fiscal responsibility. He has championed reforms to strengthen the Conrad 30 program and streamline visa processing, advocated for DREAMers and U.S. Border Patrol agents, securing our border and worked to expand veterans’ access to care and services. Ciscomani has also supported efforts to rein in federal spending and regulation while opposing tax increases on families and businesses.

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

“Rep. Juan Ciscomani has consistently delivered for Arizona’s Sixth District. He understands the challenges facing Southern Arizona and has worked to strengthen our border, improve a broken immigration system, expand veterans’ access to the care they’ve earned, and bring greater fiscal responsibility to Washington.

“Rep. Ciscomani has shown he is willing to lead on the issues that matter to Arizonans. Our grassroots activists are energized and ready to hit doors for him over the coming month, and AFP Action is proud to endorse his reelection. We look forward to continuing to work alongside him to advance freedom and opportunity across Arizona.”

AFP Action Endorses Derek Merrin for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

Kaitlin Zurdosky on October 1, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of Derek Merrin for Congress in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.

During his time in the Ohio General Assembly, Merrin served as Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and pursued tax and regulatory policies including property-tax reforms, reductions in the state income tax, and occupational licensing reforms. 

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

“Derek Merrin has a record of taking on the barriers that make it harder for Ohioans to work, build a business, and keep more of what they earn. In the Statehouse, he fought to lower taxes, reform property taxes, and remove unnecessary occupational licensing barriers that stand between people and opportunity.

“Northwest Ohio families need a representative who understands that affordability starts with getting government out of the way and giving people greater freedom to succeed. Derek has demonstrated where he stands through his record, and we look forward to working alongside him to advance those principles in Congress.”

AFP Action will mobilize its grassroots network across Ohio’s 9th Congressional District in support of Merrin ahead of the November election.

ICYMI: AFP Action Hits All 99 Ohio House Districts in Single Day of Statewide Canvassing for U.S. Senator Jon Husted

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 29, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action), LIBRE Action, and Concerned Veterans for America Action (CVA Action) took their grassroots operation statewide Saturday, canvassing all 99 Ohio House districts in a single day in support of U.S. Senator Jon Husted.

From Ohio’s largest metro areas to its most rural communities, volunteers mobilized across the state to engage voters directly about the issues at stake in November and make the case for Husted. Reaching all 99 districts in just one day underscores the scale and reach of AFP Action’s grassroots network in Ohio.

The statewide effort builds on AFP Action’s ongoing work to connect with Ohioans on the issues affecting families and communities, including rising costs, regulatory burdens, and the need for principled leadership in Washington.

Tim Ross, AFP Action Advisor for Ohio, released the following statement:

“Reaching all 99 Ohio House districts in a single day is no small feat. It reflects the strength of our grassroots network and just how committed our volunteers are to electing Jon Husted to the U.S. Senate.

“On Saturday, our volunteers showed up in communities across Ohio, all on the same day, because they understand what’s at stake in November. AFP Action has built a ground game designed to reach voters where they are, and this weekend demonstrated the people, reach, and energy behind that effort.”

See photos from Saturday’s statewide canvass below:

AFP Action: Kamala Harris Rallies Behind El-Sayed’s Radical, DSA-Aligned Agenda

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 22, 2026

LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is calling out Kamala Harris’ visit to Michigan today, where she is campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed and tying herself directly to his DSA-aligned agenda. El-Sayed has longstanding ties to progressive and democratic socialist activists, including DSA members who mobilized to secure his primary win, and Harris’ decision to campaign at his side only underscores how closely the two are aligned on government-run health care, higher taxes, and reckless spending.

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

“Kamala Harris is a failed presidential candidate whose big-government agenda as vice president already left Americans worse off — and voters rejected it at the ballot box. Now she’s campaigning for Abdul El-Sayed, whose agenda doesn’t just repeat those failures — it goes even further: government-run health care, restrictions on American energy, higher taxes, and trillions in new spending. Michigan families would be the ones left paying for policies voters have already rejected once before.

“El-Sayed’s longstanding ties to the DSA and alignment with its policy priorities tell their own story, and Harris campaigning at his side only shows how tightly national Democrats have wrapped themselves around his agenda. That’s not a credential Michigan should welcome — it’s a warning.

“Mike Rogers is offering a different approach: expanding American energy production, increasing competition in health care, opposing tax increases and runaway spending, supporting law enforcement, and strengthening border security.

“AFP Action will continue making the case to Michigan voters about the stark policy differences in this race and why Mike Rogers is the right candidate to move Michigan forward.”

AFP Action MI: El-Sayed Wants to Raise Your Costs. Rogers Wants to Cut Them.

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 15, 2026

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.”

New AFP Action Ads Put Michigan’s Choice in Focus: Rogers’ Common-Sense Solutions vs. El-Sayed’s Radical Socialist Agenda

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 14, 2026

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:

Laser Focused | :30

Expensive | :30

AFP Action: El-Sayed and the DSA Are Pushing a Dangerous Socialist Agenda on Michigan Families

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 10, 2026

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.”

New AFP Action Ads Put Ohio’s Choice in Focus: Husted’s Common-Sense Results vs. Brown’s Refusal to Stand Up to His Party

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 10, 2026

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:

Common Sense | :30

Taking Root | :30

AFP Action and CVA Action Endorse Four Candidates for the Nevada State Legislature

Kaitlin Zurdosky on September 9, 2026

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)

AFP Action Condemns Radical Socialist Agenda on Display at Michigan Democratic convention

Kaitlin Zurdosky on August 29, 2026

LANSING, MI — AFP Action today responds to the Michigan Democratic Convention, where state Democrats gather to prop up an agenda built on a wealth tax, a government takeover of health care, and greater Washington control over Michigan families’ lives.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Golding released the following statement:

“While Michigan Democrats convene to prop up their radical socialist agenda, Michigan families are still waiting for answers on how they’re going to afford their grocery bills, their energy costs, and their healthcare.

“Make no mistake about what that agenda is: Abdul El-Sayed wants higher capital gains, payroll, income, and death taxes. He wants Medicare for All — a government takeover of health care that ends the private coverage millions of Michiganders get through their jobs. He spent years championing the Green New Deal, and now that utility bills are squeezing families, he won’t defend it. He’s called for abolishing ICE outright. That isn’t a Michigan plan, it’s a ridiculous and radical wish list that our state can’t afford.

“Electing Mike Rogers to the U.S. Senate is the only way to lower the cost of living, protect Michigan from Washington overreach, and expand opportunity for our hardworking families. AFP Action will continue fighting for candidates that will lower taxes, expand affordable energy, and protect the individual freedoms that Michigan’s working families deserve.”

AFP Action Launches New $1 Million Ad Campaign Highlighting Two Distinct Paths in Michigan 

Kaitlin Zurdosky on August 5, 2026

Lansing, MI – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced a $1 million ad buy in support of Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, bringing AFP Action’s investment in the Michigan Senate race to more than $5.5 million this cycle. The ad, “Workhorse,” highlights two distinct paths for Michigan: Rogers’ record of fiscal discipline and independent leadership against the far left’s tax-and-spend agenda that has driven up costs for Michigan families.

AFP Action detailed this shift in a new memo, “El-Sayed’s Michigan Win Puts DSA Agenda on the Ballot Nationwide.” 

LIBRE Action, AFP Action’s sister organization focused on outreach to Hispanic communities, is running a complementary ad, “More Opportunity,” highlighting Rogers’s plan to expand economic opportunity for Michigan families.

Click here to watch AFP Action’s “Workhorse” (:30)

Click here to watch LIBRE Action’s “More Opportunity” (:30)

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Golding said the following:

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

“Mike Rogers understands what it takes to grow Michigan’s economy and get families ahead without Washington getting in the way. He’s the voice that Michiganders need in the Senate.”

Read AFP Action’s memo, “El-Sayed’s Michigan Win Puts DSA Agenda on the Ballot Nationwide.” 

View AFP Action’s “Workhorse” and LIBRE Action’s “More Opportunity”.

AFP Action Congratulates Mike Rogers on Winning the Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate 

Kaitlin Zurdosky on August 4, 2026

LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) tonight congratulated Mike Rogers on winning the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan. 

Tim Golding, AFP Action Senior Advisor, released the following statement: 

“Mike Rogers has spent his career delivering results for Michigan, and Republicans are united behind him heading into November. He has a specific plan to lower costs for families who are tired of paying more at the grocery store and the pump. AFP Action runs the largest grassroots operation in this race, and our volunteers will be knocking on doors across Michigan every week between now and November making sure voters know exactly what’s at stake.” 

AFP Action Congratulates Arizona House Winners Committed to Fighting for Arizona Families

Kaitlin Zurdosky on July 22, 2026

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.

As Democratic Socialists “Rally” in Detroit, AFP Action and Mike Rogers Bring Common-Sense Solutions to Macomb County

Kaitlin Zurdosky on July 18, 2026

MACOMB, MI — While Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Abdul El-Sayed want Michiganders to believe more government control is the answer to their problems, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is on doorsteps in Macomb County with a different answer: Mike Rogers’ vision for a Michigan with lower energy bills and more jobs in the auto industry, built by Michiganders instead of dictated by Washington.

Tim Golding, senior advisor to AFP Action Michigan, released the following statement:

“While national progressive figures fly into Detroit to sell Michiganders on the same failed socialist ideas that have hollowed out cities and driven up costs across the country, we’re on the ground in Macomb County – talking with real voters about what actually works.

“Mike Rogers understands that Michigan families need lower energy bills, good-paying jobs in the auto and defense industries, and skilled trades training for their kids. And that doesn’t come from bigger government.

“Give more power and control to Washington, or lower energy costs and bring manufacturing jobs back to Michigan? That’s the choice in front of Michigan voters. We’re confident they’ll choose jobs and lower bills over more government control.”

Today’s AFP Action and LIBRE Action canvassing event in Macomb is part of a broader door-to-door effort across Michigan. Volunteers are talking with voters about energy costs, manufacturing jobs, the price of groceries and gas, and the solutions Mike Rogers is offering to fix them.

AFP Action Endorses Four Arizona House Candidates

Kaitlin Zurdosky on July 8, 2026

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.

AFP Action Releases Statement Ahead of Michigan Democrat Senate Debate

Kaitlin Zurdosky on July 7, 2026

Lansing, MI — Ahead of tonight’s Michigan Democrat Senate debate, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) Senior Advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement:

“Tonight’s debate will offer Michigan voters a clear window into how Democrats think about the problems facing this state: more Washington, more government control, and more of the same policies that drove up costs in the first place. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed may disagree on tactics, but they share the same fundamental belief — that the answer to Washington’s failures is more Washington.

“Michigan families know better: the cost of living didn’t spike because government wasn’t involved enough in their lives. It spiked because of runaway spending, burdensome regulations, and energy policies that made everything more expensive. 

“Mike Rogers is running on a different vision for Michigan, one built on lower taxes, less spending, unleashing American energy, and cutting regulations that strangle small businesses. That’s how you put money back in people’s pockets and create the kind of economic opportunity this state has been waiting for.”

“Tonight, voters will watch two candidates argue over how much bigger to make government. Rogers is focused on getting Washington out of the way and letting Michigan thrive.”

ICYMI: AFP Action, LIBRE Action, & CVA Action in OH Turn Out Massive Grassroots Support for Jon Husted

Kaitlin Zurdosky on June 16, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – Last weekend, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action), The LIBRE Initiative Action (LIBRE Action), and Concerned Veterans for America Action (CVA Action) held a Day of Action to build momentum behind the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Senator Jon Husted, part of a sweeping, coordinated grassroots push across key battleground states in the 2026 election cycle.

The Day of Action was a testament to the extraordinary grassroots energy behind Jon Husted’s campaign, with volunteers turning out in force to knock on thousands of doors across Ohio. 

Nationwide, AFP Action’s grassroots volunteers surpassed one million doors knocked in key Senate races this cycle, a major milestone that reflects the scale of AFP Action’s on-the-ground efforts to engage voters and elevate critical issues ahead of November.

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

“The turnout we saw this weekend is proof that Ohioans are energized and ready for a new direction after years of policies that have made it harder for families to get ahead and left too many voters feeling unheard.

“Our volunteers engaged with Ohioans in communities across this state because they know Jon Husted will fight for economic opportunity, reduce barriers to growth, and bring a results-driven approach to the U.S. Senate. In contrast, Sherrod Brown has spent decades in Washington supporting policies that have contributed to higher costs and greater economic uncertainty for Ohio families.

“This grassroots support is only getting stronger. We are calling on Ohio voters to keep that momentum going and make sure their voices are heard at the ballot box in November.”

View photos from the Day of Action below.

ICYMI: AFP Action in MI Crosses 300,000 Doors for Mike Rogers in Massive Day of Action Grassroots Push

Kaitlin Zurdosky on June 16, 2026

PORTAGE, MI — This past weekend, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) held a Day of Action in Michigan to build momentum behind the Senate campaign of Mike Rogers, part of a sweeping, coordinated grassroots push across key battleground states in the 2026 election cycle.

The Day of Action marked a significant milestone for AFP Action, whose grassroots volunteers surpassed the one millionth door knocked in key Senate races this cycle, including over 300,000 doors knocked in Michigan alone on behalf of Rogers’ campaign. The landmark threshold represents a massive scale of early, in-person outreach during one of the most critical windows of the 2026 election.

In an interview with Fox News and surrounded by AFP Action volunteers, Mike Rogers highlighted the power of grassroots activism driving his campaign, the opportunity agenda at the heart of his platform, and the stark contrast between his vision for Michigan and the progressive record of higher costs and more regulation for Michiganders.

Watch the interview below:

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

“Crossing 300,000 doors in Michigan is proof that voters across this state are hungry for real change after years of progressives delivering higher taxes, more regulations, and radical candidates who are completely out of step with Michigan families. 

“In Michigan, AFP Action has made clear that Michigan voters deserve a senator who will fight to expand opportunity, cut through federal red tape, and reverse the damage done by Lansing’s radical left-wing agenda.

“Our volunteers carry the message that expanding opportunity and restoring economic freedom is what this election is about. Mike Rogers has shown he is the kind of candidate who can energize that grassroots energy and turn it into results in November. We are calling on Michigan voters to keep that momentum going and make sure their voices are heard at the ballot box.”

View photos from the Day of Action below.

AFP Action Launches New Ad Buy Highlighting Jon Husted’s Record of Results for Ohio Families

Kaitlin Zurdosky on June 5, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – As reported in the Daily Signal, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced a new $1.75 million ad buy in support of Jon Husted for U.S. Senate, highlighting Husted’s record of delivering results for Ohio families and drawing a contrast with the policies Sherrod Brown supported that have contributed to higher costs and economic uncertainty. The ads are running on broadcast television, cable, and digital streaming platforms across Ohio, with a focus on affordability, energy costs, and economic opportunity, highlighting Husted’s commitment to policies that help families keep more of what they earn and build a stronger future.

Click here to watch “OH Already Knows”

Click here to watch “Less Washington, Real Results”

Click here to watch “New Normal”

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

“Ohio families are looking for leaders who understand the challenges they face every day and have a proven record of delivering results. Jon Husted has spent his career advancing policies that expand opportunity, strengthen Ohio’s economy, and help families get ahead.

“At a time when too many Ohioans are struggling with higher costs and economic uncertainty, sending Sherrod Brown back to the Senate would make those prices the new normal.  

“Jon Husted is offering Ohio a clear path to a more prosperous future, and AFP Action’s investment — powered by our grassroots activist engaging voters every day in communities across the state — ensures that message is delivered neighbor to neighbor by people voters know and trust.”

AFP Action Launches New Ad Buy Highlighting Mike Rogers’ Plan to Lower Costs for Michigan Families

Kaitlin Zurdosky on June 2, 2026

LANSING, MI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced a new $1.775 million advertising campaign in support of Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, highlighting Rogers’ readiness to lead and his commitment to policies that will lower costs and expand opportunity for Michigan families.

Running on broadcast television and digital streaming platforms across Michigan, the ads highlight Mike Rogers’ commitment to lowering costs, unleashing American energy production, and advancing policies that help Michigan families get ahead.

Click here to watch “Now’s the Time”

Click here to watch “Ready to Govern”

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Golding issued the following statement:

“Michigan families are looking for leadership that understands the economic challenges they’re facing every day. Mike Rogers has spent his career fighting for policies that promote economic growth, strengthen American energy production, and help families get ahead.

“At a time when too many Michiganders are struggling with higher costs and economic uncertainty, Mike Rogers is ready to govern and ready to deliver results. AFP Action’s investment is amplified by our grassroots network of activists engaging voters in communities across the state every day. When ads are paired with year-round, neighbor-to-neighbor outreach, our message reaches voters in a more meaningful way and drives real impact.”

Watch the ads here and here.

AFP Action Releases New Ads in Michigan Focused on Cost of Living Concerns, Mike Rogers’ Solutions 

Kaitlin Zurdosky on May 11, 2026

LANSING, MI – As seen in the Detroit News, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) released two new ads, ‘Job’ and ‘Real Results,’ which highlight Mike Rogers’ commitment to lowering costs for Michigan families by reducing burdensome regulations, cutting wasteful government spending, and advancing policies that strengthen the state’s economy. 

The ads underscore Rogers’ focus on tackling the issues that matter most to voters, including the rising costs of housing, groceries, energy, and childcare, and present a clear contrast on the need for real solutions that deliver relief for working families. 

Thanks to AFP Action’s permanent, on-the-ground infrastructure in Michigan, the organization has been knocking doors for months to engage voters on the policies that will bring down costs and expand opportunity across the state. 

Click here to watch ‘Job’ 

Click here to watch ‘Real Results’ 

AFP Action senior advisor for Michigan Tim Golding released the following statement: 

“Michiganders are feeling the pressure of rising costs, and they’re looking for leaders who will take meaningful action to deliver relief. Mike Rogersunderstands that lowering the cost of living starts with reducing burdensome regulations, cutting wasteful government spending, and putting forward policies that allow businesses to grow and families to get ahead. 

“These ads make clear that Mike Rogers is focused on real results, lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and ensuring Michigan families can keep more of what they earn. AFP Action is proud to support efforts that put Michiganders first and move the state in a more prosperous direction.” 

The ads come on the heels of a new memo from AFP Action senior advisor Emily Seidel and Executive Director Nathan Nascimento urging Republicans to focus on cost-of-living issues or risk losing the Senate. In the letter, they write that “…every campaign event should answer one question—what are you doing to lower the cost of living for working families?” 

View the ads here and here.  

Read more about the $3.25 million ad buy across U.S. Senate battleground states here.

AFP Action Releases New Ads in Ohio Focused on Cost of Living Concerns, Jon Husted’s Solutions 

Kaitlin Zurdosky on May 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – As reported in The Daily Signal, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) released two new ads, “Jon Husted | Real Results for Ohio” and “Ohio Can’t Afford Sherrod Brown,” drawing a clear contrast between Jon Husted’s record of delivering results for Ohio families and Sherrod Brown’s support for policies that have contributed to rising costs. 

The ads highlight Husted’s focus on advancing solutions that lower costs and expand opportunity, while underscoring concerns with Brown’s record on policies impacting inflation, energy prices, and the overall cost of living. 

Thanks to AFP Action’s permanent, on-the-ground infrastructure in Ohio, the organization has been knocking voter doors for months to engage voters on how policies impacting taxes, energy, and government spending are affecting their daily lives. 

Click here to watch “Jon Husted | Real Results for Ohio”

Click here to watch “Ohio Can’t Afford Sherrod Brown” 

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

“Ohio families are feeling the strain of rising costs, and they’re looking for leaders who will deliver real solutions. Jon Husted has a proven record of advancing policies that grow the economy, lower costs, and expand opportunity for working families. 

“In contrast, Sherrod Brown has supported policies that have contributed to higher costs and greater economic uncertainty. Ohio can’t afford more of the same. AFP Action is committed to supporting leaders who will put Ohio families first and help move the state in a more prosperous direction.” 

The ad campaign comes on the heels of a new memo from AFP Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel and Executive Director Nathan Nascimento urging Republicans to focus on cost-of-living issues or risk losing the Senate. In the letter, they write that “…every campaign event should answer one question, what are you doing to lower the cost of living for working families?” 

View the ads here and here. 

Read more about the $3.25 million ad buy across U.S. Senate battleground states here.