Phoenix, Arizona—After the Arizona Secretary of State certified Arizona’s election results, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated its victorious candidates on successful runs for the state legislature. 

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, as well as incumbent State Senators J.D. Mesnard (LD-13), T.J. Shope (LD-16), Tim Dunn (LD-25), and Frank Carroll (LD-28) won reelection. Carine Werner also won her race and will represent Arizona’s 4th senate district. 

State Representatives Matt Gress (LD-04), Teresa Martinez (LD-16), Michele Peña (LD-23) also won reelection. Non-incumbents Jeff Weninger, Chris Lopez won their races and will go on to represent the 13th and 16th legislative districts, respectively. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Stephen Shadegg issued the following statement after the races were called: 

“Arizona has made significant progress in recent years when it comes to making the Copper State more attractive to entrepreneurs and families. With these policy champions, Arizona is sure to continue on its upward trajectory.” 

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ANCHORAGE, AK – AFP Action congratulates Nick Begich on his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Alaska. AFP-Action endorsed Begich in September and canvassed the state through election day.  

Nick Begich is the leader who will stand up for Alaskans in Congress, fight to bring down the cost of living, and champion Alaska’s energy industry. AFP Action grassroots staff and volunteers have been laser-focused on this race and have knocked on nearly 45,000 doors in support of Begich. 

Upon the race call, AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-Alaska State Director Bethany Marcum released the following statement:  

“AFP Action congratulates Nick Begich and his campaign on his election to Congress. Nick Begich will be a strong voice for the Last Frontier and will showcase Alaska values in Congress.  

“AFP looks forward to working alongside Begich next Congress.”  

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. 

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates 9 endorsed candidates who won election and re-election to the Illinois State Legislature. 

Chris Balkema (SD-53), State Rep. Amy Grant (HD-47), State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (HD-52),  State Rep. Jackie Haas (HD-79), State Rep. Nicole La Ha (HD-82), Regan Deering (HD-88),  State Rep. Brandun Schweizer (HD-104), State Rep. Amy Elik (HD-111) and State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (HD-114) each garnered the endorsement of AFP Action for their leadership and desire to tackle the high inflation and property taxes facing Illinoisans. 

As part of the largest grassroots network in the country, AFP Action and our grassroots volunteers and staff have knocked on thousands of doors in support of these principled candidates. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor and Americans for Prosperity State Director Jason Heffley released the following statement: 

“AFP Action congratulates these candidates on their election to the Illinois State Legislature. This slate of soon-to-be lawmakers will focus on bringing down high property taxes and the high cost of living facing Illinois families. AFP looks forward to working alongside them in the legislature.” 

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. 

DENVER, CO – AFP Action congratulates Gabe Evans on his election to Congress, representing CO-08. AFP Action endorsed Evans back in February and has been engaged in grassroots efforts in the district since. 

As part of the largest grassroots network in the country, AFP Action and our grassroots volunteers and staff have knocked on more than 189,000 doors throughout the district on behalf of Evans. 

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement: 

“Gabe Evans will put partisan politics aside to work to secure the border and bring down the cost-of-living crisis facing Coloradan families. AFP congratulates Gabe Evans and his campaign on a hard-fought victory and look forward to working alongside him in the next Congress.” 

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. 

ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity Action-Minnesota (AFP Action-MN) celebrates the victory of 13 of its endorsed candidates for the state House of Representatives, ending single-party rule in Minnesota and building a firewall against the most extreme policies being promoted in the legislature. 

State Representatives Roger Skraba (HD-03A), Natalie Zeleznikar (HD-03B), Jeff Dotseth (HD-11A), Bernie Perryman (HD-14A), Danny Nadeau (HD-34A), Elliot Engen (HD-36A), Andrew Myers (HD-45A), and Jeff Witte (HD-57B) all won reelection.  

Additionally, AFP-MN successfully backed the following non-incumbents who will serve their first term in office next year: Cal Warwas (HD-07B), Erica Schwartz (HD-18A), Aaron Repinski (HD-26A), Wayne Johnson (HD-41A), and Tom Dippel (HD-41B).

AFP Action-MN Senior Advisor and AFP-MN State Director Jake Coleman gave the following statement:  

“Minnesota’s long nightmare of DFL trifecta government is finally over. With these new policy champions in office, Minnesotans will now have a more representative state House that will work for the hardworking taxpayers of the North Star State.  

“Now is when the real work begins – cleaning up the mess from Tim Walz’s progressive policy spree in last year’s session and holding the DFL accountable. Our sister organization, AFP, is already hard at work to restore fiscal sanity, slash regulations and fight for education freedom in the next legislative session. 

“We’re deeply grateful for the tireless efforts of our grassroots activists and volunteers across the state, who helped elect these leaders into office by reaching out to over 350,000 voters in the months leading up to Election Day and getting them out to vote.

“After several narrow victories for our endorsed candidates and two more races yet to be called that will determine control of the state House, it’s clear that AFP Action’s peerless grassroots capabilities can make the difference in tight elections.” 

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. 

AFP Action Congratulates Jeff Hurd (CO-03) on Election Victory 

GRAND JUNCTION, CO – AFP Action congratulates Jeff Hurd on his election to Congress, representing Colorado’s 3rd congressional district. AFP Action endorsed Hurd back in February and has been engaged in grassroots efforts in the district since.  

As part of the largest grassroots network in the country, AFP Action and our grassroots volunteers and staff have knocked on more than 130,000 doors and made 90,000 phone calls throughout the district on behalf of Jeff Hurd. With AP calling the race when Hurd was ahead by about 11,000 votes, AFP Action grassroots helped solidify Hurd’s election.

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-Colorado State Director Jesse Mallory released the following statement:  

“Tonight, Hurd’s message of combatting inflation and cost-of-living increases in Colorado resonated with voters. In Congress, Hurd will secure Colorado and the southern border with increased technology, infrastructure, and boots on the ground. Americans for Prosperity looks forward to working alongside him in Congress.” 

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. 

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulates six endorsed candidates who won election and re-election to the New Mexico State Legislature. 

AFP Action supports the following candidates for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all New Mexicans: Gabriel Ramos (SD-28), Nicole Tobiassen (SD-21), State Rep. Jenifer Jones (HD-32), Nicole Chavez (HD-31), Rebecca Dow (HD-38), and Catherine Jeannette Cullen (HD-57). 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Sarah Hetemi released the following statement: 

“AFP Action congratulates these candidates on their election to the New Mexico State Legislature. These candidates will work to pursue policies that will increase economic opportunity and lower taxes for New Mexico families and businesses. In the legislature, they will fight to improve educational outcomes for our students, lower inflation in the Land of Enchantment, and impose sound fiscal policies that will help improve the lives of New Mexicans.” 

RICHMOND, VA—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) congratulated endorsed U.S. House candidate Congresswoman Jen Kiggans for reelection in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. 

In a tight election, Kiggans earned Virginians’ votes for her commitment to restoring fiscal sanity in Washington, promising to prioritize border security, and her understanding of the cost-of-living crisis that’s been making life unaffordable across the Commonwealth.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-VA State Director Tim Parrish issued the following statement after the race was called: 

“AFP Action is proud to have supported Jen Kiggans to ensure that Virginians have principled and reliable representation in Washington. We applaud our grassroots activists and volunteers for contacting over 246,000 voters to support her race.  

“Kiggans will be able to push back against radical and regressive policies and fight to put the American Dream back within reach.” 

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. 

AFP Action-FL Reaches More than 550,585 Voters in Support of Endorsed Candidates 

Tallahassee, FL—Americans for Prosperity Action-Florida (AFPA-FL) congratulates a slate of endorsed candidates for winning their general election including Congresswoman Maria Salazar to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and 41 candidates to serve in the State Legislature with another race too close to call.  

As a permanent grassroots operation throughout the state, AFPA-FL mobilized its base to make more than 550,585 overall points of voter outreach while also sending more than a million pieces of mail and running digital ads. This led to AFPA winning every race but one that it engaged in this cycle. By strategically engaging in critical state races, AFPA-FL has paved a pathway for its sister entity Americans for Prosperity to enact policies with these returning or newly elected leaders that keep Florida thriving.  

AFP Action Senior Advisor and Americans for Prosperity Florida State Director, Skylar Zander, released the following statement: 

“Our political work at AFP Action leads to policy reform through our sister entity AFP, thus establishing a more economically prosperous future for Florida, safeguarding education freedom, expanding the personal option in health care, cutting red tape and regulations among other pro-growth reforms.  

“We are thrilled to see many of our AFP Action backed candidates win, especially in areas with competitive races knowing our grassroots base was able to close the gap for principled leaders. We applaud their efforts this cycle and our sister organization, AFP, looks forward to working with them in the next legislative session.”  

Winning Endorsed Candidates 

U.S. House of Representatives  

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) 

State Senate 

State Sen. Corey Simon (SD-03) 

State Rep. Thomas Leek (SD-07) 

State Rep. Stan McClain (SD-09) 

State Rep. Keith Truenow (SD-13) 

State Sen. Bryan Avila (SD-39) 

State House 

State Rep. Dean Black (HD-15) 

Sam Greco (HD-19) 

Judson Sapp (HD-20) 

Chad Johnson (HD-22) 

J.J. Grow (HD-23) 

Richard Gentry (HD-27) 

Bill Partington (HD-28) 

State Sen. Debbie Mayfield (HD-32) 

Erika Booth (HD-35) 

State Rep. Rachel Plakon (HD-36) 

State Rep. Doug Bankson (HD-39) 

Jon Albert (HD-48) 

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson (HD-49) 

State Rep. Jennifer Canady (HD-50) 

State Rep. Jeff Holcomb (HD-53) 

State Rep. Randy Scott Maggard (HD-54) 

State Rep. Kevin Steele (HD-55) 

State Rep. Brad Yeager (HD-56) 

State Rep. Adam Anderson (HD-57) 

State Rep. Linda Chaney (HD-61) 

State Rep. Traci Koster (HD-66) 

State Rep. Danny Alvarez (HD-69) 

State Rep. Will Robinson (HD-71) 

Danny Nix (HD-75) 

Vanessa Oliver (HD-76) 

State Rep. Tiffany Esposito (HD-77) 

State Rep. Mike Giallombardo (HD-79) 

State Rep. Adam Botana (HD-80) 

Yvette Benarroch (HD-81) 

State Rep. Lauren Melo (HD-82) 

State Rep. John Snyder (HD-86) 

Megan Weinberger (HD-94) 

State Rep. Tom Fabricio (HD-110) 

State Rep. Alex Rizo (HD-112) 

State Rep. Vicki Lopez (HD-113) 

State Rep. Juan Porras (HD-119) 

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.

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MISSOULA, MT – AFP Action congratulates Ryan Zinke on his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing MT-01. 

Ryan Zinke is a trusted policy partner on economic issues benefiting Montana families and small businesses. He will fight to secure Montana and the southern border and defend against the cost-of-living crisis created by the Biden-Harris administration. As an advocate for responsible regulations, Zinke has supported legislation to enact a federal REINS Act and to eliminate onerous regulations for job creators.  

Upon the race call, AFP Action Senior Advisor and AFP-Montana State Director Jesse Ramos released the following statement: 

“AFP Action congratulates Rep. Ryan Zinke and his campaign on a resounding reelection. Throughout his time in public office, Zinke has been an advocate for responsible economic policy and bringing down the high inflation facing Montanans. AFP looks forward to continuing to work alongside Zinke next Congress.” 

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.