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.