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Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Mark Teixeira for U.S. House

jdelk on February 12, 2026

AUSTIN, TX – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced its endorsement of non-incumbent Mark Teixeira to represent Texas’ 21st Congressional District ahead of the state primary election on March 3.

AFP Action also stands at the ready to support Teixeira in a potential runoff election for this competitive seat to replace retiring Representative Chip Roy.

Genevieve Collins, AFP Action senior advisor, released the following statement: 

“AFP Action is excited to support Mark Teixeira in his race for this crucial spot in Texas’ congressional delegation. Teixeira is a passionate advocate for education freedom and cutting wasteful Washington spending that makes life more expensive for hardworking Texans.

“Texas needs more principled, conservative leaders like Teixeira in Congress who will fight tirelessly for greater opportunity and prosperity in the Lone Star State.”

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AFP Action Endorses Gabe Evans in Colorado’s Competitive 8th Congressional District 

cgallagher on February 12, 2026

DENVER, CO — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Congressman Gabe Evans in his bid for re-election to represent Colorado’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: 

“A Colorado native and veteran of the U.S. Army, Army National Guard and Arvada Police Department, Gabe Evans has dedicated his life to protecting conservative values and freedom at home and abroad. 

“The grandson of Mexican immigrants, Evans truly understands the importance of protecting Coloradans’ right to their own American Dream. Throughout his time in office, Evans has fought to strengthen the U.S. border and bring down the cost-of-living crisis facing working-class families. He voted to pass the Working Family Tax Cuts, saving Coloradans from the largest tax increase in American history. 

“As part of the largest grassroots organization in the country, AFP Action is proud to endorse Gabe Evans and intends to put the full weight of our capabilities behind his candidacy to ensure he can continue to fight for Coloradans in the U.S. House.” 

AFP Action Endorses Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District 

cgallagher on February 12, 2026

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Congressman Jeff Crank in his bid for re-election to represent El Paso County in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

A steadfast common-sense leader in El Paso County, Jeff Crank has stood up for conservative values in the House and worked to address inflation and the cost-of-living increases facing hardworking families. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement: 

“For his entire career, Jeff Crank has worked to better our state for each and every Coloradan. Crank will continue to put people ahead of politics and be a relentless advocate for taxpayers. 

“A true conservative, Crank will fight for fiscal restraint, lowering inflation and unleashing American energy abundance in Congress. 

“AFP Action is proud to endorse Rep. Crank and intends to utilize the full weight of our grassroots capabilities to ensure he’s reelected come November.” 

AFP Action Endorses Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Re-election Bid 

cgallagher on February 12, 2026

DAVENPORT, IA —Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her re-election bid for Iowa’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

A policy champion dedicated to creating opportunity for all Iowans, Miller-Meeks has been a steadfast leader and will continue to deliver for Iowans upon her re-election. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tyler Raygor issued the following statement: 

“A former state senator, military veteran, and doctor, Mariannette Miller-Meeks has dedicated her life to serving Iowa and protecting Iowans’ ability to achieve the American Dream in one of the best states in the nation. 

“From protecting Iowans from the largest tax hike in American history with the passage of the Working Families Tax Cut to battling inflation and cost-of-living increases ushered in by the disastrous Biden economy, Miller-Meeks continues to be a champion for Iowa values, putting commonsense leadership ahead of party politics. Influenced by her career as a doctor, Rep. Miller-Meeks has led the Republican plan to lower health care costs and increase access for all Americans. 

“AFP Action is proud to endorse Rep. Miller-Meeks and intends to put the full weight of our grassroots capabilities behind her candidacy to ensure she’s reelected come November.” 

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Rep. Tom Barrett for MI-07

mwinston on February 12, 2026

LANSING, MI – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Rep. Tom Barrett in his reelection bid. Barrett has represented Michigan’s 7th Congressional District since 2025.

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

“Americans for Prosperity Action is proud to endorse Rep. Tom Barrett for reelection. In just one term in Congress, Barrett has already proven himself a strong ally on economic issues, supporting tax cuts including the Working Families Tax Cuts and all budget reconciliation and rescissions bills this session. Rep. Barrett has also been a key partner on regulatory reform as a co-sponsor of the REINS Act that aims to curb government overreach. We look forward to deploying our capabilities on his behalf this cycle.”

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Josie Tomkow in Special Election

mwinston on January 28, 2026

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.”

Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Hilary Holley in Special Election

mwinston on January 21, 2026

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.”

Americans for Prosperity Action Announces First Slate of 2026 Florida State Legislature Endorsements

mwinston on January 7, 2026

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.

AFP Action Announces First Wave of U.S. Senate Endorsements for 2026

vanessa on September 10, 2025

Early Engagement in Key U.S. Senate Races Sets the Stage for Lasting Policy Gains in 2026 and Beyond 

ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) is today making its first U.S. Senate endorsements of the 2026 mid-term cycle, an election year that has the potential to reshape Washington’s policy landscape for the next decade.  

With the endorsements of Michael Whatley  for U.S. Senate in North Carolina and Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate in Michigan, AFP Action is signaling an early and aggressive commitment to defending and building strong limited-government policy coalitions in Congress. 

AFP Action Director Nathan Nascimento issued the following statement:

“Candidates Michael Whatley and Mike Rogers have demonstrated a strong commitment to expanding freedom and opportunity through policies that limit government and empower people. We need more U.S. Senators with that same outlook to keep our country headed in the right direction, as well as provide an essential check on far-left progressive policies that are becoming more extreme by the day. 

“The opportunity in front of us isn’t just about winning in 2026, it’s about shaping the future of our country. That’s why we’ll be unleashing the full power of our 20-year grassroots infrastructure and cutting-edge data to help these candidates win — because when we organize early and lead with purpose, we can help make the difference in close races. This cycle, that could mean the difference between a generation of prosperity or a return to the failed policies of the past. 

“Last cycle, AFP and AFP Action engaged in more state and federal races than ever before, and with what’s at stake in 2026, we fully expect it to be another record-breaking year. Early engagement and outreach is critical to identifying key issues, setting a narrative, and mobilizing support, which is why we’re wasting no time.” 

Without limited-government majorities in Congress, strong pro-growth policies like fiscal restraint, regulatory reform, and energy abundance would be out of reach. That’s why AFP and AFP Action are all-in on what may be the most pivotal election cycle in recent memory. With AFP’s 36 permanent grassroots chapters, a presence in all 50 states, and AFP Action hitting the ground earlier and harder than ever, we’re executing a bold, long-term strategy for winning elections that lead to winning policies. 

In 2024, AFP and AFP Action engaged in a record-breaking 647 races, knocking on 20 million doors, and reaching 30 million voters. This cycle is expected to significantly exceed those 2024 metrics across the board. Over the past year, AFP’s grassroots army has already been out connecting with Americans in key states like Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio, talking to voters about their top concerns and their views on important issues like the economy, tax policy, border security, regulatory reform, health care, energy and more. The valuable insights gathered through those conversations will be acquired by AFP Action to help shape the 2026 strategy.  

Background on AFP Action Endorsed Candidates:  

Michael Whatley has the business acumen and leadership experience to deliver real results for the people of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. His commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy, meaningful tax reform, and sound fiscal policy reflects a clear vision for economic growth. By prioritizing regulatory reform and advocating for a leaner, more efficient government, Whatley stands ready to restore accountability in Washington and ensure North Carolinians keep more of their hard-earned income. 

Mike Rogers is a proven leader with the experience and judgment to deliver for Michigan in the U.S. Senate. As a former congressman, he’s demonstrated the ability to tackle tough challenges—cutting taxes, promoting energy independence, and eliminating harmful regulations. Rogers is ready to fight inflationary spending, shrink government overreach, and reignite the American Dream. Michiganders can count on him to bring principled, effective leadership back to Washington. 

Americans for Prosperity Action Florida Celebrates Special Election Victories

abarrett on April 2, 2025

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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