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Daily Signal: Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Husted

Matthias on March 16, 2026

Rebecca Downs | 3/16/26

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Jon Husted is landing an endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action in what is set to become its largest grassroots effort campaign.

As Donovan O’Neil, a senior adviser to AFP Action, explained to The Daily Signal, the support for the Ohio Republican will involve a “robust” campaign from digital ads to canvassing.

It will also include a data focus, identifying 2 million voters for AFP Action to engage. O’Neil said this bloc of voters can be the “change maker” in the election.

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is looking to make a comeback after losing to Republican now-Sen. Bernie Moreno in 2024.

AFP Action will immediately commence canvassing efforts across Ohio’s 88 counties.

As the secretary of state in 2017, Husted received the inaugural Taxpayers’ Torch Award from Americans for Prosperity’s Ohio chapter.

O’Neil applauded Husted’s efforts in the Senate on family tax cuts and on a principled balanced budget amendment. “Good government is the through line for Husted,” O’Neil shared, calling him “the future.”

Brown has attacked Husted on economic issues in recent weeks, saying the senator “would rather fight for billionaires” and calling attention to rising health care prices for Ohioans. 

“I’m in this for the Ohioans picking up odd jobs after work to help pay the rent. I’m in this for the parents putting $10 in the tank at a time just to make it to payday,” Brown said on X.

O’Neil recalled “consistently hearing at the doors in 2024” of concerns about the economy and inflation, a lack of reinvestment in Ohio, and border security.

Ohio has been a bellwether in past elections, and the state still carries significance in 2026. O’Neil acknowledged that Ohio “is a red state,” but that one “shouldn’t take Ohio voters for granted.”

“The final two years of [President Donald] Trump’s term will be highly impacted by how Ohio votes this November,” O’Neil said.

The Cook Political Report considers this Senate race as “Lean Republican.” The Ohio 2024 Senate race was reportedly the most expensive in the country, and this year’s race could follow that pattern.

AFP Action Launches Statewide Grassroots Efforts Supporting U.S. Senator Jon Husted

Matthias on March 16, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH – As reported in The Daily Signal today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) for election and began statewide grassroots efforts across Ohio that will be the largest voter engagement effort in AFP Action’s history.

AFP Action will target 1.5 million households across Ohio representing 2 million voters with door-to-door outreach in support of Sen. Husted from today through election day. This groundwork will communicate Husted’s outstanding record from his first year in office, reinforcing AFP Action’s targeted strategy to turn out the right voters and elect him for a full term in the U.S. Senate.

Donovan O’Neil, AFP Action senior advisor, issued the following statement:

“At a time when many Ohioans are struggling with rising living costs, AFP Action is proud to announce its endorsement of Senator Jon Husted for election. Husted has championed transformative tax reform and responsible spending throughout his entire career, from the Ohio state House to the U.S. Senate, where he drove support for President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut. 

“This year’s election presents a critical opportunity for Ohioans to protect the Republican majority in the Senate and prevent Sherrod Brown from returning to push his Washington first, Ohio second economic policies. Husted is the clear choice for Ohioans concerned about lingering inflation and reigning in federal spending.

“Husted will have the support of AFP Action’s vast network of grassroots activists across the state, who will work non-stop until November to ensure he continues to represent hardworking Ohioans in Washington and that Sherrod Brown stays in retirement.”

AFP Action Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

mwinston on March 4, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) endorsed Byron Donalds for governor of Florida. AFP Action will deploy its vast grassroots capabilities throughout the Sunshine State to educate and mobilize voters in support of Congressman Donalds leading up to the August 18th primary.

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

“Congressman Donalds built a strong policy record for himself during his time in Congress, and AFP Action is confident that he will continue to be a leader on housing and insurance reform, education, and fiscal oversight as governor. We are glad that Congressman Donalds wants to protect Florida’s 2023 tort reform laws and to continue depopulating Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. He is a strong supporter of school choice, having passed legislation that created the Hope Scholarship.

“Florida’s next governor will surely make decisions that will impact Floridians beyond the next four years. That’s why it is critical that our next governor not only has a proven policy record but also exercises solid leadership. Floridians deserve a race focused on the real issues that matter—attainable homeownership, education freedom, insurance stability, and fiscal responsibility—rather than personal attacks, political games or divisive rhetoric that pulls attention away from solutions.

“Congressman Donalds is running a campaign grounded in real solutions—tackling the big challenges facing Florida today and building a stronger future for families through proven conservative policies and strong principled leadership. AFP Action is thrilled to support Donalds and looks forward to deploying our grassroots network on his behalf.”

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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