Manchester, New Hampshire—Today Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed New Hampshire entrepreneur and economist Vikram Mansharamani in his bid to represent New Hampshire’s second congressional district.

Mansharamani earned AFP Action’s endorsement for his commitment to curbing Washington’s wasteful and inflationary spending as well as his emphasis on securing the southern border.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Greg Moore issued the following statement after the announcement:

“Granite Staters need relief from Bidenomics, with its massive spending and inflation that is crushing our citizens.  Vikram Mansharamani is the perfect antidote to a broken Washington.  He supports making Congress work for us and not the other way around.”

“AFP Action will be working tirelessly to ensure that he is successful and gets the chance to bring New Hampshire values to Washington.  It’s high time we had someone in Congress who actually lives up to our motto of Live Free or Die.”

Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) celebrated the primary wins of five state legislative policy champions in Middle Tennessee. 

Over the past four months, AFP Action’s grassroots capabilities have supported 10 principled candidates running for highly contested state legislature primary races across Tennessee. After making a push to reach nearly 100,000 voters in the state, AFP Action celebrates the nominations of these legislative candidates. 

5 AFP Action-endorsed candidates in Middle Tennessee were victorious in the primary election:   

HD 13 State Rep. Robert Stevens    

HD 34 State Rep. Tim Rudd    

HD 64 State Rep. Scott Cepicky    

HD 65 Lee Reeves    

HD 68 Aron Maberry    

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tori Venable released the following statement congratulating the candidates on their primary wins:       

“AFP Action is thrilled to congratulate our five policy champions in Middle Tennessee on their primary election wins. Tennessee voters made the right choice in nominating these candidates for the upcoming general election. Education choice is one of the most critical issues that Tennessee families face, and we are one step closer to electing a school choice majority to the legislature and providing families with the education options they deserve.  

“We are incredibly proud of our activists who worked tirelessly to support these policy champions, and our grassroots powerhouse was a key player in this success.” 

Background:   

·       AFP Action Announces First Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Tennessee Republican Primary  

·       AFP Action Announces Second Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Tennessee Republican Primary 

Memphis, TN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) celebrated the primary wins of State Rep. Chris Todd (HD-73) and State Rep. Rusty Grills (HD-77).   

Over the past four months, AFP Action’s grassroots capabilities have supported 10 principled candidates running for highly contested state legislature primary races across Tennessee. After making a push to reach nearly 100,000 voters in the state, AFP Action celebrates the nominations of these legislative candidates. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tori Venable released the following statement congratulating the candidates on their primary wins:       

“AFP Action is thrilled to congratulate State Rep. Chris Todd and State Rep. Rusty Grills on their primary election wins. Tennessee voters made the right choice in nominating these two policy champions for reelection. Education choice is one of the most critical issues that Tennessee families face, and we are one step closer to electing a school choice majority to the legislature and providing families with the education options they deserve.  

“We are incredibly proud of our activists who worked tirelessly to support these policy champions, and our grassroots powerhouse was a key player in this success.” 

Background:   

·       AFP Action Announces First Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Tennessee Republican Primary  

·       AFP Action Announces Second Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Tennessee Republican Primary 

AFPA campaign made 36k direct voter contacts    

Nashville, TN – Tonight, U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles won the Republican primary election for the District 05 House of Representatives seat.  After making a push to reach thousands of voters in the state, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFPA) celebrates Ogles’ nomination for reelection and looks forward to working with him in the 119th Congress.   

After the race was called, AFP Action Senior Advisor Tori Venable released the following statement:   

“We are thrilled to congratulate Rep. Andy Ogles on his primary election win. Tennessee voters once again clearly showed they want principled conservatives to fight for our state in D.C.  Congressman Andy Ogles is the champion for liberty and fiscal responsibility who Tennesseans can trust to represent our great state.   

“We are incredibly proud of our volunteers who worked tirelessly to support Rep. Ogles’ primary win. Authentic grassroots support, like knocking on doors and phone banking, wins elections. Even in the short engagement window, AFP Action staff and volunteers made 36,000 voter contacts; our grassroots powerhouse was a key player in this victory. We might be outspent, but our Tennessee volunteers will not be outworked.” 

Richmond, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Derrick Anderson in his bid for the District 07 U.S. House of Representatives seat.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tim Parrish released the following statement: 

“As the homegrown candidate who deeply understands his community, AFP Action believes Derrick Anderson is the best candidate to represent the hardworking families of the 7th Congressional District.   

“Anderson is a fresh voice and a new leader who will deliver for VA-07. He knows exactly how folks are struggling with the cost of living, and he is prepared to bring solutions to Washington. Additionally, as a former Special Forces Green Beret, he emphasizes the need for improving veterans’ benefits and support.  

“With inflation higher than it’s ever been, we are at a critical point in our country and need strong leaders like Derrick Anderson in Washington. AFP Action looks forward to putting the full weight of its grassroots capabilities behind him and see him elected as Virginia’s newest congressman in November.” 

     

Nashville, TN – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action), today, announced its endorsement of Andy Ogles for reelection for Congressional District 05.  

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

“We are thrilled to endorse Congressman Andy Ogles for reelection in U.S. Congress. As a proven principled conservative, Ogles has done exactly what he said he would do when he ran for Congress: stand up for Tennessee against overreaching government bureaucrats, fight to stop out-of-control spending, and hold those accountable for failing to uphold the Constitution and secure our borders. 

“Supporting major tax cuts and vital labor reforms, Rep. Ogles has a proven track record fighting for smaller government. As he continues to fight to bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington, AFP Action looks forward to putting the full weight of our grassroots support behind him and seeing him reelected in November.” 

Nashville, TN — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced endorsements for an additional Tennessee Senate candidate and 5 additional Tennessee House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on August 1, 2024.  This announcement comes after the first slate of endorsements was released earlier this month. 

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

“We are thrilled to announce our support today for additional policy champions. We are proud of the work we have done alongside these incumbent candidates, and we are ready to hit the ground running to get them reelected. Our support is placed firmly behind principled leaders who have shown a steadfast commitment to making our state freer and more prosperous, ensuring families can thrive. These legislators will undoubtedly deliver lower taxes, better education, and greater liberty for hardworking Tennesseans. 

“We intend to fully leverage our grassroots efforts to support each of our policy champions, and we will continue to monitor the field to ensure all policy champions in need of support during the primary season have it. Their voices are crucial for the Volunteer State, especially with inflation at its peak. We are confident that they will continue to deliver for all Tennesseans and be a great addition to the General Assembly.” 

AFP-TN Newly Endorsed Candidates:    

SD 24 State Sen. John Stevens

Stevens has been a leader in advancing major reforms across multiple issues, including education, health care, and public safety. He has been working to overhaul Tennessee’s funding formula for education, demonstrating his commitment to critical reforms that expand educational opportunities. He supports efforts to eliminate CON (Certificate of Need) requirements, and, as an experienced attorney, he is a leading voice on public safety.

HD 13 State Rep. Robert Stevens 

While only in his first term, Stevens has proven to be a champion of educational opportunities. He serves as a member of the Education Administration Committee and was a key vote in support of ESAs and other school choice initiatives. He has also been a trusted voice and vote on both health care and tax issues, where he has voted to expand the scope of practice, supported CON repeal, and voted for significant tax cuts. 

HD 34 State Rep. Tim Rudd 

A champion of educational opportunities, Rudd has unwavering support for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). He is a positive voice on multiple issues, including taxes, spending, labor, and regulations; he has been a consistent advocate for public safety reforms and ending corporate welfare.

HD 43 State Rep. Paul Sherrell 

An advocate for school choice, Sherrell has supported many educational expansion opportunities, including transitioning K-12 public schools to a student-based funding approach. Additionally, as a member of the health committee, he has been a consistent voice on health care, supporting the expansion of telehealth and other personal option reforms. 

HD 77 State Rep. Rusty Grills 

Grills has been a leading voice on multiple issues, advocating for policies such as open enrollment, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), and expanding homeschooling opportunities. Beyond education, he is a key partner on public safety and health care issues. He was a lead sponsor of major reforms to repeal civil asset forfeiture bonds and cosponsored priority legislation to increase access to telehealth services.  

HD 78 State Rep. Mary Littleton 

Littleton is a policy leader on education issues, where she has supported multiple bills and efforts to expand educational opportunities through initiatives such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), open enrollment, and individualized learning plans. Additionally, she has supported key legislation to increase telehealth access and repeal Certificate of Need (CON) regulations, as well as numerous tax reform bills. 

Background:  

Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Slate of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Republican Primary   

CHARLESTON, W. Va.—Americans for Prosperity Action congratulated State Treasurer Riley Moore for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s West Virginia Primary for the Second Congressional District. 

“Last year, we told Americans that we were going to be getting into more primaries, more often, because candidate quality matters. Riley Moore’s victory tonight ensures that voters in West Virginia’s Second Congressional District will be sending a principled leader to Washington in November. We look forward to continuing our support for Riley Moore through November and in his future endeavors,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Huffman. 

“The 2024 election will be a pivotal point for America’s future. Instead of sending politicians to Washington who will go along to get along, we need bold leaders who are not afraid to stand up to the status quo and have a proven record of fighting, and winning, for West Virginia values. Riley Moore is that kind of leader and we look forward to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Huffman.

Nashville, TN — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced endorsements for one Tennessee Senate candidate and six Tennessee House of Representatives candidates for the primary elections on August 1, 2024.  

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

“We are thrilled to announce our support for these policy champions. There are several open seats in the state legislature, and we are ready to hit the ground running to help Tennesseans get to know newcomers who’ve earned our endorsement. These policy champions will undoubtedly deliver lower taxes, better education, and more liberty for hard-working Tennesseans. Our support is carefully placed behind principled leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to making our state a freer and more prosperous place where families can succeed. 

“We plan to put the full weight of our grassroots efforts behind each of our policy champions. Their voices are needed for the Volunteer state at a time when inflation is at its highest, and we are confident that they will be a great addition to the General Assembly.” 

AFP Action Endorsed Candidates:   

SD 04 State Sen. Jon Lundberg 

As chair of the Senate Education Committee, Sen. Lundberg has been crucial to advancing educational reforms and public-school choice. Beyond his support for school choice, he is a positive voice for the free-market, public safety and healthcare; he supported key reforms to victims’ restitution and certificate-of-need (CON).

HD 20 Jason Emert 

Emert, a reserve office with the U.S. Air Force and member of the Tennessee Air National Guard. His platform recognizes the need to end the healthcare monopoly by repealing CON, supports the advancement of statewide universal school choice, and supports ending occupational licensing. 

HD 33 State Rep. John Ragan 

Rep. Ragan is a policy leader on education issues, supporting reforms to expand educational opportunities through school choice and the pilot ESA program. He is a trusted voice on efforts to reform civil asset forfeiture and plays an important role in maintaining a policy coalition, and he has been a key vote on legislation eliminating CON requirements. He also serves as chairman of the Government Operations committee – where he provides oversight on regulations and licensing boards through a limited government perspective.

HD 64 State Rep. Scott Cepicky 

Rep. Cepicky is a vital voice and a critical leader on educational issues. As the chair of the Education Instruction Subcommittee, he has worked diligently to expand educational opportunities, including universal ESAs. Additionally, he has sponsored legislation aimed at ensuring public safety, maintaining a functioning justice system, and implementing key tax cuts. He is one of the few members to reject the practice of corporate welfare, with government picking winners and losers in business.

HD 65 Lee Reeves 

Reeves, a Williamson County resident, supports school choice, personal option health care reforms, and tax cuts. He is expected to be an active voice supporting reforms that push back against the administrative state, ensure job creation, reduce regulatory burdens, and lower tax rates. Additionally, he is passionate about education reform and poised to be a vital partner in efforts to expand educational opportunities.

HD 68 Aron Maberry 

Currently serving as a Montgomery County school board member with ties to the homeschool community, Maberry is expected to play a crucial role in efforts to expand educational opportunities.

HD 73 State Rep. Chris Todd 

Rep. Todd has been a key leader pushing for more transparency in government. His efforts lead to the creation of a legislative dashboard, giving the public access to amendments before they are voted on. He has played a vital role in persuading other lawmakers to support expanding educational opportunities and co-sponsored legislation to eliminate CON requirements. Rep. Todd sponsored bills to cut taxes and is a leading voice for right-to-work. 

New ads demonstrate Moreno’s strength as a self-made man 

Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) has launched a new $1 million campaign in the Buckeye State demonstrating how Bernie Moreno will fight to bring down costs, grow jobs, and secure the border to protect Americans.  

Meanwhile, poll after poll continues to show the president’s favorability near rock bottom as Americans struggle with the higher costs of everyday life. As the Biden administration’s policies prove disastrous, Sen. Sherrod Brown is doubling down on his support for Biden’s reckless agenda. This needs to change. 

Watch ads here and here. 

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

“Bernie Moreno is exactly what Ohio, and our country, needs. He’s not a typical politician who cares about the status quo – he is a self-made entrepreneur who understands Americans’ struggles through and through. He has the experience, grit, and integrity needed to fight for lowering costs and growing jobs in the Buckeye State.  

“Securing the border is also top of his list. Moreno won’t back down, and he is here to fight for the safety and prosperity for all Americans. It’s time for a new perspective in the Senate to deliver real results to the American people.” 

Watch ads here and here.