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

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

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

HD 13 State Rep. Robert Stevens    

HD 34 State Rep. Tim Rudd    

HD 64 State Rep. Scott Cepicky    

HD 65 Lee Reeves    

HD 68 Aron Maberry    

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

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

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

Background:   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background:   

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

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

AFPA campaign made 36k direct voter contacts    

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

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

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

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

Atlanta, Georgia—Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action)today announced its endorsements in five competitive state house races: Rep. Scott Hilton (HD48), Rep. Deborah Silcox (HD53), Rep. Matt Reeves (HD99), Elvia Davila (HD108), and Sandy Donatucci (HD105).

These candidates have earned AFP Action’s endorsement for their commitment to protecting Georgia’s taxpayers, lowering barriers to work and employment, expanding education freedom for Georgia’s students, and supporting reforms to Georgia’s health care system that empower patients with a personal option in health care.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Tony West issued the following statement after the announcement:

“Georgians have seen historic and transformational change from under the Gold Dome this past legislative session. But if we hope to build and grow that progress, we need to continue supporting policy champions. Georgians can’t be content or rest on their laurels—if we are to succeed in reigniting the American Dream we need to ensure the candidates win their races. AFP Action will continue to deploy its best-in-class digital and grassroots outreach to support these candidates and maintain the momentum moving in to next session.”

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Background:

Rep. Scott Hilton

In his time in the legislature, Rep. Hilton has been a big supporter of education choice. As a freshman lawmaker, he introduced HB 801, an Education Savings Account proposal, and in 2024 he advocated passionately for SB 233 in 2024 in the Education Committee and on the House floor, a bill that ultimately was signed into law. He has co-sponsored legislation making it easier for people to get to work, like HB 1142 and HB 1144, and voted for laws that reformed outdated regulations like certificate of need (HB1339) and occupational licensing for beauty services (SB 354).

Rep. Deborah Silcox

Rep. Silcox has been a consistent and reliable supporter of education choice while a member of the State House. In 2024, Rep. Silcox leaned into healthcare reform, encouraging her colleagues in a speech on the House floor that while HB1339 was a step in the right direction, more reform is needed to Georgia’s outdated certificate of need regulation. She also co-sponsored HB 926, the Second Chance Workforce Act, which will significantly improve the work prospects of many Georgians with a past criminal record.

Rep. Matt Reeves

Reeves has consistently voted for legislation supporting freedom and opportunity, like SB 233 the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, HB 1339 certificate of need reform, and SB 354, reforms to occupational licensing. He also authored HB 926, the Second Chance Workforce Act, which will significantly improve the work prospects of many Georgians with a past criminal record. He was also the House sponsor of SB 414, the Personal Privacy Protection Act, which ensures state agencies may not publicize citizens’ private information unlawfully

Elvia Davila

A first-time candidate, Davila is a community leader dedicated to improving the lives of the people of House District 108. If elected, Davila will support legislation that removes government barriers to freedom and opportunity.

Sandy Donatucci

Donatucci is a mother and small businesswoman. She knows how difficult inflation is for families and businesses. She will go to Atlanta and work to lower taxes and government red tape to ensure Georgia continues to have a strong economy and prosperity for all.