PHOENIX, AZ — Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed thirteen candidates for the Arizona Legislature and announced plans to launch a statewide grassroots campaign in support of the slate through November 3. The endorsements span five state Senate races and eight state House races, including a handful of seats that will decide which party holds each chamber next session.

Arizona households are absorbing higher costs for housing, utilities, and groceries. The endorsed candidates have committed to the reforms that reach those costs directly: clearing the permitting and zoning barriers that keep new homes off the market, restraining state spending, keeping the flat income tax intact, and cutting occupational licensing rules that price Arizonans out of work. Each also has a record of defending the education options Arizona families rely on.

Stephen Shadegg, Senior Advisor to AFP Action, issued the following statement:

“Arizona families are paying more for groceries, housing, and electricity than they were two years ago, and the Legislature is where that problem gets addressed or ignored. The thirteen candidates we are endorsing today have shown us they will hold the line on spending, keep Arizona’s tax code among the most competitive in the country, and protect the school choice programs that tens of thousands of families now depend on.

“Control of both chambers runs through a small number of districts, and our activists are going to be in those neighborhoods every week until November. Voters in these races deserve to hear directly from the people who live next door to them about what is at stake.”

Endorsed candidates

Arizona Senate

State Sen. Shawnna Bolick (LD-02)

State Sen. Carine Werner (LD-04)

Dr. Bridget Fitzgibbons (LD-09)

State Rep. Julie Willoughby (LD-13)

State Sen. T.J. Shope (LD-16)

Arizona House of Representatives

State Rep. Justin Wilmeth (LD-02)

State Rep. Matt Gress (LD-04)

Kevin Hartke (LD-13)

Janet Weninger (LD – 13)

State Rep. Chris Lopez (LD-16)

State Rep. Teresa Martinez (LD-16)

John Winchester (LD-17)

State Rep. Michele Peña (LD-23)

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced the endorsement of Rep. Monique Miller (HD-33), Rep. Jennifer Canady (HD-50), Rep. Hilary Holley (HD-51), and Josie Tomkow (SD-14). 

Skylar Zander, senior advisor for AFP Action in Florida, released the following statement: 

“Florida families deserve lawmakers who are focused on results, and these candidates will deliver on energy, education, healthcare, and the cost of living. AFP Action is proud to stand behind all four of these women as they make their case to voters this November.”

Background:

Rep. Monique Miller (HD-33) 

Rep. Miller has been a leader in the Florida House on energy and education policy. She was the lead sponsor of a bill that established a regulatory framework for advanced nuclear development in Florida. Miller has also consistently supported school choice legislation.

Rep. Jennifer Canady (HD-50) 

Rep. Canady chairs the Education Committee and has spent her career in the state legislature working to protect school choice and parental involvement. She was also a co-sponsor of Miller’s advanced nuclear framework bill.

Rep. Hilary Holley (HD-51)

AFP Action supported Holley in a March special election and is endorsing her again heading into November’s general election. As the executive director of Florida FFA (formerly the Future Farmers of America), Holley is experienced on agricultural policy, and she has carried that focus into the legislature through support for agricultural deregulation, insurance reform, and tax cuts.

Josie Tomkow (SD-14)

As a state representative, Tomkow was a leader on healthcare issues, from pushing for scope of practice reform to expanding medical access. She also fought against overregulation of education savings accounts and unnecessary pension reforms. 

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) Senior Advisor Skylar Zander issued a statement following Byron Donalds’ selection of former Florida Senator Bryan Ávila as his running mate.

AFP Action senior adviser for Florida, Skylar Zander, said:

“Former Florida Senator Bryan Ávila is a strong pick, with a record of fighting for fiscal responsibility and free-market solutions in Tallahassee, backed by real service to our country in the Florida Army National Guard. His family’s story of fleeing communism and building a life in Hialeah reflects exactly why we fight for freedom and opportunity every day. This ticket will keep Florida focused on what matters: protecting our tort reform laws, stabilizing the insurance market, expanding school choice, and holding government accountable. We’re confident Donalds and Ávila will deliver for Florida families.”

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Tonight, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action), The LIBRE Initiative Action (LIBRE Action), and Concerned Veterans for America Action (CVA Action) congratulate its slate of endorsed candidates on their wins tonight. AFP Action, LIBRE Action, and CVA Action endorsed Republican nominee for governor, Byron Donalds, in March, April , and March respectively, with AFP Action also endorsing seven statehouse candidates who won tonight. 

Skylar Zander, AFP Action senior advisor for Florida, released the following statement: 

“Byron Donalds ran a campaign grounded in real solutions — tackling the challenges that matter most to Florida families: attainable homeownership, education freedom, insurance reform, and fiscal responsibility. Florida Republicans saw a leader with a proven record and rewarded him with a decisive primary win tonight. AFP Action is thrilled to congratulate Congressman Donalds, along with our full slate of state legislature candidates who also won their primaries tonight. These are principled leaders who will fight for Florida families, and we’re proud to have stood behind them.”

Sandra Benitez, senior advisor for LIBRE Action, added:

“Congratulations to Congressman Byron Donalds on his victory in the Florida Republican primary. Florida’s Hispanic community is one of the largest and most influential in the country, and Hispanic voters will play a critical role in shaping Florida’s future. We are proud to support Congressman Donalds because he has consistently championed policies that expand economic opportunity, reduce burdens on hardworking families, and empower Floridians to build a better future. As we head toward November, we look forward to seeing Hispanic voters engaged in the political process and making their voices heard on the issues that matter most to their families and communities.”

John Vick, senior advisor for Concerned Veterans for America Action, said:

“Congressman Donalds’ victory reflects the confidence Florida voters have placed in his vision for the state, and we congratulate him on this win. Veterans know that leadership is proven through service, accountability, and the willingness to take on tough challenges. Donalds has consistently demonstrated those values, and he recognizes the unique strengths veterans bring to their communities. We are confident he will champion policies that improve Florida’s affordable housing crisis for veterans and working families, advance educational freedom to expand training and credentialing opportunities that help veterans translate their service into meaningful careers, and strengthen fiscal oversight to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and effectively for all Floridians. Concerned Veterans for America Action was proud to stand with him in this race, and we look forward to his continued leadership as Florida moves toward the general election in November.”

Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced its endorsement of Sen. Jay Trumbull (SD-02), Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd (SD-20), Ana Maria Rodriguez (SD-40), Brian Hawkins (HD-53), Rep. Bill Conerly (HD-72), and Rep. Mike Redondo (HD-118) in advance of Florida’s August 18^th primary election.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Skylar Zander released the following statement:

“Florida families deserve legislators who will fight to cut red tape, lower healthcare costs, and make it easier to build and afford a home. These six candidates have already proven themselves as leaders on those priorities, championing regulatory and insurance reform, energy policy, and health care access. We’re proud to add them to our slate of endorsed candidates, and we look forward to supporting them as they head into the August 18th primary.”

Background

Sen. Jay Trumbull (SD-02)

AFP Action has previously endorsed Jay Trumbull for his work on regulatory and healthcare reform. He has also consistently supported housing and medical licensure reforms.

Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd (SD-20)

Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd, who is the incoming Florida Senate president, has been a leader in the deregulatory and healthcare spaces. He played a leading role in Florida’s 2023 insurance reform effort, working to push back against the trial bar to reduce costs for Floridians. He has also backed housing reform and reforms to telehealth.

Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (SD-40)

AFP Action has also previously endorsed Rodriguez for her work on energy and health care policy. As chair of the Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Rodriguez has championed measures restricting local governments from banning certain energy sources and building materials. Additionally, she led multiple health care bills, including legislation last session to expand practice authority for health care professionals and to enact Right to Try in Florida.

Brian Hawkins (HD-53)

Brian Hawkins is a Navy veteran and a small business owner who recently served as a Hernando County Commissioner. In the Florida House of Representatives, he would likely be a strong voice on economic and regulatory reform. As commissioner, he helped deliver Florida’s largest property tax reduction by adopting a strict rollback rate minus 3%, forcing government to live within its means. He also reduced county debt while protecting critical emergency reserves through responsible budgeting. As a small business owner, he understands the burden of excessive regulation and supports requiring agencies to eliminate outdate or unnecessary rules before imposing new ones. Hawkins is likely to be a leader on efforts to deregulate Florida.

Rep. Bill Conerly (HD-72)

Rep. Conerly is a first-time legislator who has already proven himself as a leader on energy and regulatory reform policy. He has helped lead efforts to create a framework for advanced nuclear development in Florida. Conerly also has a strong command of housing policy, as evidenced by his support of legislation to streamline starter home development.

Rep. Mike Redondo (HD-118)

Rep. Redondo has championed healthcare and housing reform, working to eliminate certificate of need in Florida, filing numerous scope of practice reforms, and supporting efforts to expedite permitting and improve housing affordability in Florida.

Tallahassee, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Robyn Hattaway (HD-31) and Rep. Brian Hodgers (HD-32) for election to the Florida House of Representatives. Statewide primary elections will be held on August 18, 2026.

AFP Action Senior Advisor for Florida Skylar Zander released the following statement:

“Electing strong leaders to the Florida House of Representatives is essential. Both Hattaway and Hodgers will put our policies into action, championing school choice and workforce education, housing and insurance reform, and more. We look forward to mobilizing our grassroots network to back them.”

Background: 

Robyn Hattaway (HD-31) 

Hattaway, as a former port commissioner, would likely bring her budget oversight experience to the Florida House of Representatives. As shown by her creation of the Junior Port Ambassador Program, which introduces high school students to college and trade pathways, Hattaway would also be a vocal proponent of workforce education.  

Rep. Brian Hodgers (HD-32)

As a freshman legislator, Rep. Hodgers has already proven himself as a strong advocate on regulatory and education issues. As a real estate broker and insurance agent, Hodgers brings relevant experience on housing and insurance reform discussions. He also is a school choice advocate and supporter of parents’ rights in education.

BRADENTON, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action announced its endorsement of Melton Little in the race to succeed term-limited state representative Will Robinson in House District 71. The primary will be held on August 18, 2026.

AFP Action senior advisor for Florida Skylar Zander released the following statement:

“Little will be a principled state representative, planning to prioritize expanding workforce education through trade schools and safeguarding Education Savings Accounts. He also will work to ensure long-term economic stability in Florida by keeping taxes low and implementing pension reforms. We look forward to leveraging our grassroots capabilities to support Little.”

POLK CITY, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates endorsed state house candidate Hilary Holley on her election to the Florida House of Representatives. In advance of tonight’s general special election, AFP Action deployed its grassroots capabilities, as well as digital advertising and mail, to encourage voters to turn out in support of Holley.

AFP Action senior advisor for Florida Skylar Zander released the following statement:

“AFP Action is proud to have supported Holley in her race to ensure that District 51 will have reliable representation in Tallahassee. We applaud our grassroots team that had more than 40,000 voter contacts in House District 51, which helped contribute to Holley’s decisive win tonight.

“Holley will be a strong advocate for career and technical education opportunities, deregulation, and housing policies that will allow more Floridians to live the American Dream.”    

TAMPA, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action today announced its endorsement of Josie Tomkow in the special election for Senate District 14.

AFP Action will deploy its strong grassroots network to educate and mobilize voters leading up the March 24 general special election.

AFP Action senior advisor for Florida Skylar Zander issued the following statement:

“As a state representative, Tomkow has been a strong ally on healthcare issues from pushing for scope of practice reform to expanding medical access. She has also fought against overregulation of education savings accounts and unnecessary pension reforms. We are excited to support Tomkow and look forward to using our vast grassroots capabilities on her behalf.”

POLK CITY, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced its endorsement of Hilary Holley in the special election for District 51.

Leading up to the March 24 general special election, AFP Action will utilize its strong grassroots presence, digital advertising, and mail to educate and mobilize voters in support of Holley.

AFP Action senior advisor for Florida Skylar Zander released the following statement:

“As the executive director of Florida FFA (formerly the Future Farmers of America), Hilary Holley will surely be a strong voice in the Florida House for expanding agricultural career and technical education opportunities, while driving business deregulation and reducing government red tape. We are excited to support Hilary and look forward to deploying our grassroots capabilities on her behalf.”

Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its endorsement of Jake Johansson (SD-08), Lauren Melo (SD-28), Jon Fay (HD-02), Terrance Freeman (HD-12), Chad Johnson (HD-22), Erika Booth (HD-35), Emily Duda Buckley (HD-38), Erin Huntley (HD-45), Samantha Scott (HD-52), Ryan Gill (HD-68), Liesa Priddy (HD-82), Anthony Bonna (HD-85), and Dr. Eric Stelnicki (HD-100) for election to the Florida House and Senate. Statewide primary elections will be held on August 18, 2026.

AFP Action senior advisor for Florida Skylar Zander issued the following statement:

“Floridians deserve to be represented by officials who are passionate about making the lives of all Floridians better. These candidates will do just that, championing policies like deregulation, school choice, and housing policy reforms. We look forward to mobilizing our grassroots network to ensure these principled candidates are elected come November.”

Background:

Jake Johansson (SD-08)

Jake Johansson, who has spent more than a decade in local government, will likely bring his focus on public safety to the Florida Senate. A current Volusia County Councilman, Johansson has consistently fully funded local law enforcement. He is also focused on addressing Florida’s insurance issues and on taking general deregulatory actions.

Lauren Melo (SD-28)

Lauren Melo is a strong leader on key issues such as energy, labor, and healthcare. As a current member of the Florida House of Representatives, she has led on policies that prevent local government from banning any one type of energy. Additionally, she has led on legislation to protect independent contractors and small business owners during emergencies. As a member of the House Health and Human Services committee, she has also championed expanding telehealth access. She will bring these priorities to the Florida Senate.

Jon Fay (HD-02)

A 24-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Jon Fay will bring this experience to the Florida House of Representatives. He is sure to be a strong supporter of Florida’s veterans and active-duty military community. His legislative agenda also includes lowering the cost of living for Florida families, driven by insurance reforms and free-market solutions for housing.

Terrance Freeman (HD-12)

Terrance Freeman’s professional background and time on the Jacksonville City Council suggest he will be a key partner on education, regulatory, and spending policies. As a council member at-large, Freeman expanded apprenticeships and workforce development programs, partnered with Governor DeSantis to implement the DOGE program within the Jacksonville city government, and successfully led efforts to reduce property tax rates and curb unauthorized spending.

Chad Johnson (HD-22)

Chad Johnson has become a strong ally during his time in the Florida House of Representatives. He led a successful effort to reform public lodging laws and is committed to championing additional housing affordability reforms this coming session. Johnson has also supported efforts to expand school choice and vocational training opportunities. He is a dependable voice for fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and pro-growth opportunities that empower Florida families and businesses.

Erika Booth (HD-35)

Erika Booth, a former teacher and school board member, has proven herself as a strong ally on educational issues. She is also a ranch operator and understands firsthand how cutting government red tape benefits Floridians. She will likely continue to be a strong voice on educational, deregulatory, and housing issues.

Emily Duda Buckley (HD-38)

Emily Duda Buckley is likely to be an ally on regulatory and educational policies. As a business owner, she is committed to maintaining Florida’s pro-business environment and to reform Florida’s child and elder care systems through deregulation. She also has experience in the education space and will pull on said experience to champion school choice, especially for students with special needs.

Erin Huntley (HD-45)

Erin Huntley has the potential to be another strong partner on regulatory and education issues. She supports free-market reforms to lower housing costs in Florida. A mom, Huntley went from fighting from better choice opportunities for her son to becoming a public advocate for school choice and online learners in the state.

Samantha Scott (HD-52)

Having served on the District Board of Trustees at Lake Sumter State College and on an advisory board for a construction company, Samantha Scott is a champion of expanding technical education. Her work in real estate has also influenced her support on policies like streamlined permitting, private sector innovation, and repeals to existing rent control policies.

Ryan Gill (HD-68)

Ryan Gill will likely be a strong economic and regulatory ally, as evidenced by his work as Chairman of the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District to cut wasteful spending. Additionally, as a cattle ranch business owner, Gill will tap into his own experience to repeal overly burdensome regulations and protect private property rights.

Liesa Priddy (HD-82)

Liesa Priddy has the potential to be a strong champion on regulatory and environmental policies. She supports housing reforms like streamlined permitting and reduced barriers to develop. A former board member with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Priddy led efforts to preserve land and water resources and protect property rights while balancing preservation of Florida’s endangered panther habitat.

Anthony Bonna (HD-85)

Anthony Bonna pushed fiscally conservative policies, like reducing local property taxes and calling out excessive government spending tied to COVID stimulus, as Port St. Lucie City Councilman. This background suggests that he will be a champion for economic and deregulatory priorities in the Florida House.

Dr. Eric Stelnicki (HD-100)

Dr. Eric “Doc” Stelnicki is a practicing physician and healthcare policy leader who will bring his medical expertise to push for statewide medical reforms like repeal of Certificate of Need laws, scope of practice reform, and interstate professional licensure. Additionally, as a small business owner, Stelnicki supports cutting red tape and lowering property taxes to make Florida more affordable.

Statewide, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) backed candidates Jimmy Patronis (FL-01), State Rep. Debbie Mayfield (SD-19), and Nathan Boyles (HD-03) each saw overwhelming success following today’s special elections. This cycle, AFP Action FL has surpassed 340,000 points of overall voter outreach through phone calls, door knocking, and mail, educating voters on the candidates with the help of its grassroots army.  

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, issued the following statement:

“From Tallahassee to Washington, Floridians decided that principled leaders such as Jimmy Patronis, Debbie Mayfield, and Nathan Boyles are the best positioned to carry out a mission of pro-growth policies on their behalf. AFP Action FL is thrilled that each candidate we stood behind found victory tonight, and believes Reps. Mayfield and Boyles will have continued success in their general elections. We look forward to the reforms each of these leaders will make in office—from housing and regulation improvements on the state level to renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act federally, Florida is positioned for success with each of these victories.”

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Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced its endorsement of State Rep. Debbie Mayfield for SD-19 and Nathan Boyles for HD-03. The announcement follows AFP Action FL’s backing of Jimmy Patronis for FL-01, who recently won his primary race and takes on the general election April 1st.  

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, issued the following statement: 

“Our team is excited to support Nathan Boyles and Rep. Debbie Mayfield, two principled leaders who will continue to make Florida’s legislature impactful for all of our residents. Grassroots is our superpower at AFP Action and in Florida, we’re putting our efforts in the areas where we can be the most effective to ensure Floridians are represented by individuals who will tackle unnecessary regulations, spending and taxes, housing attainability, insurance reform, and other top issues.”  

New Endorsed Candidates 

State Rep. Debbie Mayfield (SD-19) 

In the Florida House, Rep. Mayfield has been instrumental on issues such as Certificate of Need (CON) reform which allows for a personal option in health care and combats health care monopiles. In the Senate, Rep. Mayfield will continue to take on burdensome regulations and occupational licensing rules to make Florida’s workforce freer and a better place for businesses to invest.  

Nathan Boyles (HD-03) 

Boyles will bring his knowledge as a business owner and county commissioner to the Statehouse and fight for fewer regulations, spending reform, and other issues that impact Florida’s businesses. His background gives him a unique perspective on how to be an ally for pro-growth policies and limit government waste.

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Pensacola, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) congratulates former Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on his primary victory Tuesday night leaving him one step closer to serving constituents in Florida’s first congressional district. 

Leading up to the competitive primary election, AFP Action FL put the weight of its grassroots base behind Patronis through door knocking, digital ads, and mailers. Overall, AFP Action FL was able to educate more than 35,000 voters about Patronis’ record as a fiscal conservative and proven leader for Floridians.  

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“Tonight, we are thrilled to see Jimmy win the primary and move on to the general election. Once he is elected we know Jimmy will fight to get our economy back on track. As a fiscal conservative who stands for pro-growth policies, we know the top issues impacting Floridian families will be prioritized by Jimmy through empowering solutions. Our team reached countless voters, even through unprecedented snow, and we’re ready to get out again leading up to the general election!”  

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Pensacola, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced its first endorsement of 2025 with its backing of Jimmy Patronis for U.S. Congressional District 01.  

Leading up to the January 28th primary for this special election, AFP Action FL will utilize its vast grassroots base, digital advertising, and mail to educate and mobilize voters in support of Patronis just as the organization did for 54 successful candidates in the previous cycle. 

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“In the aftermath of Bidenomics, Washington needs fiscally conservative leaders like Jimmy who have the experience and knowledge to oversee our economic growth and help get our economy back on track. Just as he helped manage Florida’s economy as CFO, AFP Action is confident that Jimmy will stand for pro-growth policies in Congress while protecting the prosperity of Americans through lower personal and business taxes, opposing the overreach of Environmental, Social, and Governance standards, and expanding health care among other top issues. We’re thrilled to support Jimmy and look forward to deploying our grassroots team on his behalf.”

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Atlanta, Georgia—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated endorsed candidates on their successful runs to serve in the Georgia state legislature. 

Incumbent Greg Dolezal (SD-27), Kay Kirkpatrick (SD-32), Ed Setzler (SD-37), and John Albers (SD-56) won reelection to the state senate.  

Incumbent State Representatives including Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Mike Cameron (HD-01), Jason Ridley (HD-06), Joseph Gullett (HD-19), Todd Jones (HD-25), Ginny Ehrhart (HD-36), John Carson (HD-46), Scott Hilton (HD-48), Chuck Martin (HD-49), Deborah Silcox (HD-53), Josh Bonner (HD-72), Matt Reeves (HD-99), Soo Hong (HD-103), Rey Martinez (HD-111), and David Jenkins (HD-136) all won reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives. 

AFP Action also endorsed non-incumbent Sandy Donatucci for the 105th house district, in a race that is currently too close to call.

AFP Action Senior Advisor and Americans for Prosperity-Georgia State Director Tony West issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have backed these winning candidates to ensure that Georgia continues to make progress on expanding educational opportunity, taking on regulatory reform, and increasing access to affordable, quality healthcare. We are excited to work with them in the next legislative session. 

“With these policy majorities, the Peach State will continue to advance limited government solutions that empower Georgians and increase the state’s competitiveness throughout the Southeast United States.” 

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. 

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Pierre, SD – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates endorsed candidate Lauren Nelson on hersuccessful campaign to represent District 18 in the South Dakota State Senate. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP Regional Director Don Haggar issued the following statement:  

“AFP Action is excited to congratulate Lauren Nelson on her successful campaign to the South Dakota State Senate. Nelson is a principled leader who will work hard to expand education freedom for families and students, lower property taxes for families and businesses, and reignite South Dakota’s economy.  

“AFP looks forward to working with Nelson next legislative session to promote prosperity and expand opportunity for all South Dakotans.” 

Background:

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. 

Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced another round of endorsements for the November 5th general election, making an overall total of 43 supported candidates this cycle.  

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, issued the following statement: 

“In the final weeks leading up to November, AFP Action FL’s grassroots army will continue to create awareness at the doors, on the phones, and through our mail campaigns to advocate for these principled leaders. We’re excited to support these individuals, along with dozens of others, to ensure promises to keep Florida free, improve our economy, health care, and to create more educational opportunities for all Florida students are delivered.”  

New Endorsed Candidates 

Jon Albert (HD-48) 

As a former Marine and Mayor, Jon Albert has the leadership skills needed to serve Florida’s House District 48. Jon knows how important it is to cut taxes to provide relief to his constituents which he did as Mayor. He’ll work on cutting taxes and keeping our budget under control in the Florida House, which is a stark difference from the out-of-control spending in Washington D.C.

State Rep. Doug Bankson (HD-39) 

Rep. Bankson in just one term has shown what it takes to work with other members to achieve lasting policy change. Rep. Bankson will continue to champion educational freedom for all Florida students. He’ll work to cut red tape so Florida businesses and individuals can thrive.

State Rep. Dean Black (HD-15)  

Having just one term under his belt, Rep. Black has been instrumental in Florida’s legislature. He has stood for educational opportunities for Florida’s learners, supported worker’s freedom, and is expected to be a policy champion for needed tax and spending reforms once re-elected.  

State Rep. Vicki Lopez (HD-113) 

Rep. Lopez is the best choice for District 113 as she continues to put the education and safety of Floridians first. In office, she has supported telehealth legislation to expand opportunities in the health care market. And, through Rep. Lopez’s personal story she has become a thoughtful voice on criminal justice reform supporting second chance legislation.  

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Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced a new wave of endorsements for the general election, making strategic plays for strengthening Florida’s legislature next year.  

Leading up to the primaries this election cycle, AFP Action FL made 29 endorsements and saw 11 candidates facing primaries win their race. As AFP Action FL moves into the general election, key policy champions will receive the organization’s grassroots, digital, and advertising support.  

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“Florida’s primary results paired with what we hear at the doors shows our team just how imperative it is to stand behind principled leaders. This round of endorsements led to candidates who are aligned on keeping Florida free and a prosperous place to live. We’re ready to hit the ground running throughout the general to get these leaders in office.” 

Endorsed Candidates 

Chad Johnson (HD-22) 

As a former county commissioner, Chad has the experience needed to lead House District 22 well. He has strong fiscal conservative values, demonstrating his commitment to providing tax relief and balancing the budget. He is also expected to be a voice for expanded education opportunities, supporting more career training and giving power to parents.   

Bill Partington (HD-28)  

With principled views on taxes, education, and health care, Bill Partington is the best choice for House District 28. Bill will bring his experience as mayor to the position, leaning on his background fighting tix increases and supporting parental rights in expanded education options.  

State Rep. Kevin Steele (HD-55) 

As a freshman, Rep. Steele has been instrumental in top issue areas from health care, independent contractor rights, to education and more. As a health care business owner, Rep. Steele understands the value of competition and choice in the market and will continue to be a voice for fiscal conservative policies and economic reforms.  

State Rep. Adam Anderson (HD-57) 

Notably, Rep. Anderson has sponsored bills to strengthen health care by allowing nonprofit agricultural organizations to provide coverage to members. He is a needed voice in office to expand telehealth and work towards better labor and regulatory laws. 

State Rep. Linda Chaney (HD-61)  

Rep. Chaney understands that onerous labor regulations prevent growth in Florida’s economy and has stood firmly in her convictions. She is the best choice for House District 61 and will continue to support foundational education growth in the state. 

State Rep. Will Robinson (HD-71) 

When re-elected, Rep. Robinson will continue to use his position to expand telehealth, broaden the scope of practice, and support Certificate of Need (CoN) repeal. He is also a policy champion for creating more choice in educational opportunities. 

State Rep. Tiffany Esposito (HD-77) 

Rep. Esposito is the leader House District 77 needs to drive economic reforms. She is passionate about occupational licensing improvements and her belief that regulations hold Floridians back and cause labor shortages will make her an impactful leader in office. 

State Rep. Adam Botana (HD-80)   

Rep. Botana is a proven leader on regulations and foundational education, sponsoring key legislation to limit advisory bodies while also standing up for parents with expanded education freedom. His position as Chief Floor Whip demonstrates his ability to gather support needed to make legislative change.  

Meg Weinberger (HD-94)

Meg is the best choice for House District 94 as she is expected to support policies that put Florida’s workforce first while promoting transparency and accountability. In office, Meg will work to lower taxes and decrease regulation to improve our economy. She is also a strong leader on improving parents’ rights in their children’s education.

State Rep. Juan Porras (HD-119) 

Rep. Porras is a prominent leader on issues such as education, health care, regulations, and labor. He spearheaded efforts to reform and expand educational opportunities including more choices for students and greater flexibility for parents. 

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Statewide, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) congratulated 11 candidates who won marquee primary races where grassroots activists were out in full force. AFP Action FL also sent more than a million mail pieces and reached out to more than 300,000 voters this primary election. So far this cycle AFP Action FL has endorsed 29 candidates. 

Over the past several months, AFP Action FL has been engaging with voters to advocate for principled policy candidates to serve in the state legislature. After reaching hundreds of thousands of Florida voters, AFP Action FL is thrilled by last night’s outcome and is ready to work throughout the November election. 

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement:

“We are thrilled to see 11 leaders advance through the primaries, getting one step closer to addressing critical issues for Florida in the state legislature. Thanks to the hard work of countless grassroots activists who made a difference in key primary races, we were able to send more than a million mail pieces and contact more than 300,000 voters to help educate voters on a winning agenda that will give them a voice in the legislature. Our team is pushing through November and looks forward to seeing these candidates, and others, secure a victory.”

Endorsed Candidates Winning Primary

Tom Leek (SD-07)

Keith Truenow (SD-13)

Sam Greco (HD-19)

Judson Sapp (HD-20)

Richard Gentry (HD-27)

Debbie Mayfield (HD-32)

Erika Booth (HD-35)

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (HD-49)

Brad Yeager (HD-56)

Vanessa Oliver (HD-76)

Yvette Benarroch (HD-81)

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Arlington, VA—This week, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) released a new set of ads supporting endorsed U.S. Senate candidates in Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, and U.S. House endorsed candidates in Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

First reported in Reuters, the $4 million ad buy calls out incumbent lawmakers, including Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA), Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) for their roles in advancing President Biden’s radical spending agenda and enabling chaos at our southern border. 

AFP Action is holding these senators accountable for failing Americans and highlighting AFP Action’s endorsed candidates as principled policy leaders that will cut inflationary spending to reduce the national debt, and secure our southern border to keep Americans safe. 

The latest ads will run on multiple digital platforms, including streaming services.

Watch Pennsylvania ads here and here.

Watch Ohio ads here and here.

Watch the remaining ads here: Montana (Tim Sheehy) here and here, (Sen. Tester) here and here; Nevada here and here; and Wisconsin here and here.

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento gave the following statement:

“Americans everyday are feeling the failures of our current leadership at the grocery store and gas pumps. The senators have spent their careers rubber stamping wasteful spending and skyrocketing national debt that has made life unaffordable for Americans.

“While President Biden may bear the name, his allies are directly responsible for wreaking havoc on the economy and failing to secure our southern border. Americans deserve leaders who understand our economy and are prepared to cut spending and tackle our national debt. Our principled candidates are equipped with real-world experience and leadership skills that put them in the best position to tackle these issues with real solutions that will get America back on a path toward prosperity.”

AFP Action KS Endorses Former State Senator and Attorney General Derek Schmidt to fill Rep. Jake LaTurner’s Seat

Topeka, KS—Americans for Prosperity Action-Kansas (AFPA-KS) is putting the weight of its grassroots base behind former State Senator and Attorney General Derek Schmidt to serve constituents of congressional district two in Washington.

AFPA-KS will launch digital and mail campaigns, as well as grassroots efforts, to educate Kansans on why Schmidt is the best candidate for the job and how he aligns with Kansas values.

AFPA-KS Senior Advisor, Liz Patton, made the following statement:

“Derek’s long record of public service demonstrates his ability to protect the interests of Kansans in Washington, while also being a needed fighter to take on top issues for voters like the economy and border security. His record from 2022 of working alongside Attorneys General in Texas to call for a secure southern border and upholding immigration laws is the leadership we need under Biden’s border crisis.

“Just as he fought the Obama-Biden Administration on excessive government overreach as Attorney General, Derek will hold the Biden Administration accountable to taxpayers, not the political class. His promise to protect the most vulnerable while enhancing freedom and prosperity for Americans makes him the best choice for the job.”

Background

Derek Schmidt is a fifth generation Kansan and served as the 44th Attorney General for the State of Kansas. He also devoted 10 years as a Kansas State Senator, qualifying him for this next role.

As he argued cases before the Supreme Court, Schmidt advocated so that Kansas could enforce state laws when it came to matters of immigration. His expertise is needed to bring transparency, accountability, and due process in light of Biden’s border crisis.

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Statewide, FL—Today, Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP Action FL) announced its third round of endorsements for the election season, bringing the total to 29 endorsed candidates this cycle so far. 

AFP Action FL will utilize its statewide base of dedicated grassroots activists to educate and mobilize voters in support of these principled leaders through digital and mail campaigns. 

AFP Action FL Senior Advisor, Skylar Zander, made the following statement: 

“Allowing Florida businesses, students, and families to thrive is possible through principled policy work in our legislature – that’s why we need these leaders in office. AFP Action FL will work with our grassroots activists to educate voters leading up to the election on how their voices will be represented through these candidates.”  

Endorsed Candidates

Gladyvette “Yvette” Benarroch (HD-81)

In the House, Benarroch will be a prominent voice on educational policies. As a charter school board member, she is qualified to handle key reforms to educational opportunities while safeguarding parents’ rights. And, as a small business owner Benarroach understands the burden of excessive occupational licensing rules, regulations, and taxation.

Richard Gentry (HD-27)   

Gentry’s time serving as Florida Public Counsel and as Legislative Counsel to the Florida Homebuilders Association has positioned him to become an impactful voice in the House. He is a promising leader on energy and regulatory issues where he aims to address high energy costs and reduce regulatory burdens. 

Sam Greco (HD-19) 

Greco is a rising leader expected to work on top issues like cutting red tape regulations and expanding Florida’s Education Saving Account (ESA) program. In the House, Greco will also prioritize lowering barriers that make it more difficult for Florida businesses to thrive and addressing growing insurance costs.

“JJ” Grow (HD-23)   

Grow is a small business owner and advocates for deregulation and reducing taxes to keep Florida’s economy strong. He is a promising leader in education where he is expected to champion expanding learning opportunities at the K-12 and postsecondary levels.  

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (HD-49)

In the House, Kincart Jonsson will support conservative values and prioritize transparency in government. She will prevent rate-setting agencies from ballooning housing insurance costs. She will prioritize securing our border and fighting inflation by cutting taxes. And, Kincart Jonsson will empower parents to be involved in their child’s education.

State Rep. Randall Scott “Randy” Maggard (HD-54)

Rep. Maggard is a proven policy leader driving reforms on key issues including education, health care, labor, and regulations. He is a needed voice in the House when it comes to expanding educational opportunities that support students’ individual learning needs. In addition, Rep. Maggard has stood behind efforts to reduce overburdensome building permitting regulations in order to lower housing costs in the state.

State Sen. Debbie Mayfield (HD-32)

Sen. Mayfield has demonstrated her policy expertise in the Senate on core issues such as reforming Certificate of Need laws that limit the health care marketplace and competition. Her legislative leadership will be beneficial in the House as a voice in reducing overburdensome and unnecessary regulations that limit Florida’s business community.

Danny Nix (HD-75) 

In the House, Nix is anticipated to be a policy leader on top issues for Floridians such as tax reform, expanding education, and protecting free speech. Notably, his dedication to reducing and eliminating burdensome and outdated taxes such as business rent tax can help the business community prosper.  

Vanessa Oliver (HD-76) 

Oliver will be a valued addition to the House with her unique experience in the health care space where she will work to expand access and affordability by allowing medical professionals to practice to the extent of their training and work across state lines. She is also a principled leader on issues such as lowering the cost of insurance and protecting free speech.  

State Rep. Susan Plasencia (HD-37)  

Rep. Plasencia is a proven policy champion on issues such as education and health care. As the lead sponsor of key ESA legislation, Rep. Plasencia demonstrated how critical her vote is when driving transformative change in education. She also values reducing occupational licensure requirements for health care professionals and improving public safety as well as the justice system. 

State Rep. Keith Truenow (SD-13)  

An Air Force veteran and farmer, Rep. Truenow would take his talents of fiscal conservativism and cutting red tape from the House to Senate to further ensure Florida is open for business. Rep. Truenow has also dutifully supported expanded ESA legislation to provide new pathways for vocational training.  

CLICK HERE and HERE to view AFP Action FL’s previous endorsements.

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

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

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

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

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

Background

Senator Kay Kirkpatrick

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

Rep. Jan Jones

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

Rep. Todd Jones

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

Rep. Chuck Martin

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

Rep. Lauren Daniel

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

Rep. David Jenkins

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

Grassroots Groups Resolves to Continue Support through May Runoff

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

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

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

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

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Tonight, Chris Balkema (SD-53) and Regan Deering (HD-88), Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed candidates, won their respective Republican nominations to represent Illinois in the state’s General Assembly.

Upon the race calls for Balkema and Deering, AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Heffley released the following statement:

“A pillar of Grundy County, Chris Balkema deeply understands the struggles facing Illinois families and the need for a thriving, bottom-up economy. Balkema has the experience to enact real reform in Springfield and we congratulate him on his primary victory.

“Regan Deering has a proven track record of serving her community and fighting to create a more prosperous Illinois. Deering’s experience and leadership are needed in the legislature to check the inflationary policies coming out of Springfield and we congratulate her on tonight’s victory.”

BACKGROUND:

AFP Action has acquired the data from outreach to more than 8 million people to bring new voters into the primary process and ensure we elect better candidates. Those insights will direct the activities of the largest grassroots operation in the country that is ready to knock on doors to bring voters to the polls and win support for Balkema and Deering. AFP Action invests extensively in mail, digital, and connected-television campaigns to lay the foundation for the one-on-one conversations by grassroots advocates that are often the difference-maker in any close race. In 2022, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.

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

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

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

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

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SPRINGFIELD, IL —Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Chris Balkema and Regan Deering in their bids for the Illinois State Senate and State House of Representatives. Balkema is in Illinois’ 53rd Senate District, and Deering is in Illinois’ 88th House District.

AFP Action announced last year the organization would be engaging earlier and in more primaries than ever before. Today’s endorsements put that promise into action. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jason Heffley released the following statement:

“Chris Balkema has spent the past 13 years on the Grundy County Board, where he worked to relieve the impacts of rising inflation and high living costs facing Illinois families. A former businessman, Chris deeply understands the importance of a thriving, bottom-up economy – and has the experience to enact real reform in Springfield.

“Regan Deering has a proven track record of serving her and fighting to create a more prosperous state. Illinoisans are in some of the toughest economic times since the 2008 recession – and Deering has vowed to be an advocate in the legislature to reign in Springfield’s reckless spending.

“AFP Action’s strong grassroots organization throughout the state will be focused on making Chris Balkema and Regan Deering the Land of Lincoln’s newest legislators come November.”

New Hampshire Advantage Depends on Turning the Page on Biden and Trump

Manchester, New Hampshire—On Sunday, Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Greg Moore penned an opinion piece in the New Hampshire Union Leader urging Granite Staters to back Nikki Haley in the much-anticipated New Hampshire Primary.

In the piece, Moore makes the case that Haley not only can beat President Joe Biden, but also will give down-ballot candidates the boost they need to preserve and expand a state policy majority in New Hampshire that prioritizes economic opportunity and expands personal freedom.

“In 2024, New Hampshire Republicans are again in a position to win big in November—provided they learn from 2022 (and 2020 and 2016). History shows that New Hampshire voters don’t like Donald Trump and they’ll punish the party that embraces him.

“Trump lost New Hampshire in the general election in both 2016 and 2020. Trump-aligned candidates lost in 2022. Another loss like that in 2024, and the tiny Republican majority in the N.H. House is in jeopardy. The Senate and the governor’s office are at risk too.

“New Hampshire Democrats would like nothing more than to see a 2024 election with Sununu off the ballot and Trump on it. Sununu has already said he’s not running for re-election. Democrats have half of their dream Republican ballot. Why give them the other half?

“In the presidential primary on January 23, Republican and independent voters could choose the candidate Democrats most want to see at the top of the GOP ticket. Or they could choose the one they most fear: Nikki Haley.”

Moore enumerates the list of top priorities that are within reach if Granite Staters write a new chapter by nominating Haley:

• Ending runaway federal spending
• Restoring order at the border
• Controlling inflation
• Reviving the American economy
• Expanding school choice in New Hampshire
• Keeping New Hampshire income-tax-free
• Maintaining the state’s pro-growth tax cuts

“Granite Staters have a lot at stake in the next election. Nikki Haley gives Republicans and right-of-center independents the best odds of winning. Without her at the top of the ticket, Republicans’ most important priorities are at risk. Republicans have taken enough risky gambles lately. It’s time to back a winner. It’s time to back Nikki Haley.”

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Read the full opinion piece here.

 No Stronger Choice than Haley if Republicans Want to Win Back Washington

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel made the following statement after tonight’s Republican presidential debate:

“Nikki Haley showed voters tonight why she is hands down the strongest candidate Republicans could put up against Joe Biden in November. She crushes Biden by double digits in a head-to-head matchup and beats him in the critical swing states that Trump lost. Nikki is a conservative fighter with a bold vision to turn our country around. She is the only candidate in the race who would boost Republicans up and down the ballot, and deliver an election that sweeps strong leaders into the House and Senate to address our country’s biggest challenges. 

“Republicans cannot afford to gamble with our country’s future and risk another four years of Biden. If Republicans want to take back the White House, get our country back on the path to prosperity, and win again, there is no stronger choice than Nikki Haley.”

Since endorsing Haley for President, AFP Action has reached out to more than 750,000 voters and is putting to use the knowledge acquired from interviews with more than 6 million Republican primary voters through the summer and fall of 2023 to build support for Nikki Haley. The energy and enthusiasm AFP Action is hearing at the doors has translated into clear momentum for Haley in the polls.

Click HERE for AFP Action’s recent polling showing Haley has closed a 14 point gap and is now statistically tied with Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup in New Hampshire.

Click HERE for Wall Street Journal polling showing Haley beating Biden by 17 points in a general election matchup.

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s memo endorsing Haley for President.

Click HERE for AFP Action’s policy one-pager and HERE for AFP Action’s latest polling data showing her path to both the nomination and the White House. 

Haley on Debate Stage Delivers the Bold, New Leadership We Need 

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action Senior Advisor Emily Seidel made the following statement after tonight’s Republican presidential debate:

“The more voters learn, the more Nikki Haley wins supporters and that’s exactly what we saw tonight. Haley is hands down the strongest candidate to turn the page on the past and beat Joe Biden in November. When we announced our decision to endorse Haley for President of the United States, AFP Action wasted no time getting out the word about her transformative vision for taking on our country’s greatest challenges. We’ve reached out to 118,000 voters in the last week alone—and we’re just getting started. AFP Action is proud our grassroots movement can help Nikki Haley win the nomination and write a new chapter that empowers every American.”

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s memo endorsing Haley for President.

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s policy one-pager. Click HERE to read AFP Action’s latest polling data showing her path to both the nomination and the White House. 

AFP Action announces new multimillion dollar ad buy “We Must Do Better” 

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action announced today in an organization-wide memo that it is proud to be throwing the full weight and scope of its grassroots operation behind Nikki Haley to help her become the next President of the United States. That effort will begin with a multimillion dollar ad campaign launching this week in all early and several Super Tuesday states calling on Americans to unite behind Haley’s positive vision to turn the page on today’s broken politics and move our country forward.   

The ad, titled “We Must Do Better,” highlights the serious nature of America’s challenges and argues in order to fix what’s broken the country must look to new leadership. Joe Biden and Donald Trump had their chance. Significant majorities of both Parties want to move on. Nikki Haley is that bold, new leader who will deliver on her promises and restore the American dream.   

WATCH: “We Must Do Better”

Emily Seidel, Senior Advisor to AFP Action, said:  

“As a true grassroots organization, we talk with Americans every day about their concerns for the future, frustration with our political system, and how we can get our country back on the right track. Their message to us is clear: Washington is broken and we must do better. We agree. When we announced our decision to engage in our first ever Republican presidential primary, we made it clear that we’d be looking for a candidate who can turn the page on our political dysfunction – and win. It’s clear that candidate is Nikki Haley. We can’t keep looking to the politicians of the past to fix the problems of today. Nikki Haley represents a new generation of leadership and offers a bold, positive vision for our future. AFP Action is proud to be endorsing her and we will be doing everything we can to help make her the next President of the United States.” 

To date this year, Americans for Prosperity has communicated with more than 6 million potential Republican primary voters in key early states to understand what issues matter most to them and what they are looking for in candidates up and down the ballot. AFP Action has acquired this data and will begin putting it to use to support its endorsed candidates. 

Last year, AFP and AFP Action engaged in 457 races, knocking on more than 7 million doors, delivering over 100 million pieces of mail, and reaching millions more voters through phone and email.  

Click HERE to read AFP Action’s memo endorsing Haley for President and HERE to read AFP Action’s latest polling data showing her path to both the nomination and the White House.