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Americans for Prosperity – Ohio Announces 9 Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election
AFP-OH Endorses 9 Candidates for Ohio House
Columbus, OH — On January 9th, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for 9 candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives primary election on March 19, 2024.
Donovan O’Neil, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Ohio, released the following statement:
“AFP Ohio is excited to announce our support for 9 policy champions…
Americans for Prosperity – Ohio Announces 9 Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election
On January 9th, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for 9 candidates for the Ohio House of Representatives primary election on March 19, 2024.…
Americans for Prosperity – Ohio Announces Third Wave of Legislative Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election
Columbus, OH — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced endorsements for three Ohio Senate candidates and one Ohio House of Representatives candidate. These endorsements come follo…
Endorsement: George Lang
State Senator George Lang: A Champion for Tax Reform Senator George Lang stands out as a leading advocate for the Buckeye Blueprint in the Ohio Senate, tirelessly championing aligned reforms across va…
Endorsement: Sandra O’Brien
Senator Sandra O’Brien: A Stalwart Advocate for Education Opportunity Senator Sandy O’Brien is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate in SD-32 Background Senator Sandy O’Brien brings a wealth …
Endorsement: Kyle Koehler
Kyle Koehler: A Champion for Education Opportunity and Energy Reform Former State Representative Kyle Koehler is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate in SD-10. Background Kyle Koehler brings a wea…
Endorsement: Kevin Ritter
Kevin Ritter: A Beacon for Education Opportunity County Commissioner Kevin Ritter emerges as a formidable candidate for Ohio State House District 94, poised to champion aligned Education and Economic …
AFP-OH Raises Concerns on Rushed Passage of HB 2
“We are calling this rushed spending bill House Bill $2,000,000,000. The concerning process used to pass House Bill 2 today rightly raises alarms about how $2 billion in taxpayer dollars are being s…
Endorsement: Mike Dovilla – Shaping Ohio’s Future with Leadership and Vision
Rep. Mike Dovilla, a seasoned former State Representative is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate in OH14. Background: Dovilla earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for aligned energy polici…
Endorsement: Mark Hiner – A Champion for Fiscal Conservatism and School Choice
Mark Hiner is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate for OH98. Mark Hiner brings a track record of community engagement and professional acumen to his candidacy for Ohio House District 98. Backgroun…
Endorsement: Brian Stewart – Shaping Ohio’s Future with Tax Reform
Background Rep. Stewart emerges as a dynamic force, driven by a passion for tax reform, education opportunity, and standing against overreaching labor mandates on energy producers. As an incumbent see…
Endorsement: Beth Lear – Champion for A Bolder, Better Buckeye State
Incumbent, Candidate for Ohio House District 61 Representative Beth Lear is our Buckeye Blueprint endorsed champion in OH61. As a dedicated advocate for Ohio’s prosperity, Lear has consistently …
Endorsement: Adam Mathews – Leading the Way for Ohio’s Prosperity
Background: A Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate in 2022, Rep. Adam Mathews stands out as a leader committed to driving positive change. During his freshman year in office, Mathews has already made …
Endorsement: Sally Culling
Sally Culling is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate for Ohio House District 75. Culling's campaign centers on advocating for school choice to uplift families from poverty and promoting fiscal co…
Endorsement: Michelle Teska
Michelle Teska, a political newcomer but a dynamic force, is vying for Ohio State House District 55 in 2024. In a short time, Teska has showcased her ability to build coalitions, earning support from …
Endorsement: David Thomas
David Thomas, a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County and the current Auditor for the county, is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate vying for Ohio State House District 65. With a rich blend of l…
Endorsement: Daniel Kalmbach
Daniel Kalmbach, a formidable conservative candidate for Ohio State House District 69. Having served as a legislative aide to Rep. Thad Claggett, Kalmbach brings a wealth of experience and passion to …
Endorsement: Wezlynn Davis
A Trailblazer for Ohio’s Future Background: Americans for Prosperity Ohio is excited to announce our support of Wezlynn Davis in OH-86. As the current Jerome Township Trustee and owner of the Be…
Endorsement: Levi Dean
A Proponent of Economic Opportunity and Education Freedom in Ohio HD-71…
Endorsement: Ty Mathews
Ty Mathews, a distinguished veteran, and Buckeye Blueprint candidate for Ohio House District 83. With a respected military background as a National Guard member and platoon leader stationed in Baghdad…
Endorsement: Gina Collinsworth
Gina Collinsworth is the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate for Ohio State House District 90. Gina brings a robust background in economic development to the forefront of her campaign. Knowing HD-90 …
Endorsement: Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels, a dynamic entrepreneur, and advocate for fiscal conservatism, is vying to represent Ohio HD-32 as the Buckeye Blueprint endorsed candidate. With a clear understanding of the economic fac…
Advancing Buckeye Blueprint with Tax Cuts, School Choice, and Government Reform
Ohio’s recently signed budget, with a record-breaking $86.1 billion in State General Revenue Fund (GRF) appropriations (total appropriations over $190 Billion), is a significant growth in state …
Ohio Needs a Flat Income Tax to Boost Economic Growth
As part of our ongoing #BuckeyeBlueprint campaign, Americans for Prosperity Ohio has released a study calling for a flat income tax in Ohio. We believe that implementing a flat tax of 2.75% in the sta…
New Poll Shows Ohioans Support AFP-Ohio’s Buckeye Blueprint Agenda
Poll shows support for commonsense education, tax, and healthcare reforms Columbus, OH (April 18, 2023) – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released polling that shows broad support for …
AFP-Ohio Releases New Study on Benefits of Pro-Growth Tax Reform
With the launch of our Buckeye Blueprint campaign in 2021, we traveled the state to hear from folks on the issues that most impact them. One of the most important issues on the minds of...…
Americans for Prosperity – Ohio Announces First Round of 2022 General Election Legislative Endorsements
Columbus, OH – Americans for Prosperity – Ohio (AFP-Ohio) today announced its first round of 2022 General Election endorsements for the Ohio General Assembly. The endorsements include: Michele Rey…
Americans for Prosperity – Ohio is launching a tour to share why it’s more expensive to enjoy college football
As football season begins, the cost of being a fan is rising due to inflation. Americans could face sharply higher prices during the 2022-23 season as ticket, food, and travel costs soar. In…
Vote Steve Demetriou for State Representative
As a small business owner, Steve Demetriou understands that state government policies can undermine the ability of businesses to grow and create jobs. When elected to the State House, he will work to …
Vote to Reelect State Representative Derrick Merrin
As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Derek Merrin is a leader and key voice supporting major tax reform issues, particularly those focused on property taxes. He has been the lead sp…
Vote Nick Santucci for State Representative
When elected to the State House, Nick Santucci will advance the taxpayers’ interests through commonsense tax reforms that impose broad-based cuts and focus on creating a more favorable business …
Vote Michele Reynolds for State Senate
Michele Reynolds currently serves as Madison Township Trustee. As a trustee, Reynolds worked to make the budget process more transparent, cut spending, and sell assets the government no longer needed.…
Vote Josh Williams for State Representative
Josh Williams will work in the State House to break down barriers that prevent people from reaching their full potential. Williams will work to reform occupational licensing regulations that make it m…
Vote Beth Bigham for State Representative
Beth Bigham will work to get the government out of the way to create more access to quality health care at affordable prices. Bigham will support policies that reform scope-of-practice laws, which res…
Americans for Prosperity-Ohio
Touts Primary Election Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2022 Americans for Prosperity – Ohio (AFP-Ohio) today announced that eight of the nine state candidates the organization supported with grassroots engagement are adv…
Vote to Reelect State Representative Darrell Kick
Rep. Darrell Kick has been a strong advocate of educational freedom that empowers parents to choose an education that best addresses the individual needs of their children. Rep. Kick cosponsored the B…
Vote to Reelect State Senator Nathan Manning
As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Nathan Manning helped enact smart-on-crime public-safety reforms that increase the use of diversion programs for people charged with certain crimes …
Vote Tim Barhorst for State Representative
This is the second election that AFP-OH has endorsed Tim Barhorst. Barhorst’s professional experience as an employee benefits consultant and financial advisor will serve him well in the General Asse…
Support Chris Monzel for State Representative
Experienced. Fighter. Reformer. Chris Monzel has considerable experience as a county commissioner opposing irresponsible budgets and tax increases. In the Ohio House of Representatives, Monzel will co…
Support Thad Claggett for State Representative
Businessman. Innovator. Fighter. Thaddeus Claggett will champion Ohio workers when he’s elected to the State House of Representatives by supporting the repeal of unfair occupational licensing re…
Support Susan Manchester for State Representative
Experienced. Innovative. Fighter. Representative Susan Manchester has been a consistent advocate for policies that grow the economy and increase jobs, such as controlling taxes and spending, increasin…
Support Adam Mathews for State Representative
Fighter. Innovator. Outsider. Adam Mathews will champion policies in the Ohio House of Representatives that expand educational opportunities, such as the “backpack bill” that allows educat…
Support Melanie Miller for State Representative
Experienced. Fighter. Innovator. Melanie Miller will champion policy reforms that help people work. She will support occupational licensing reforms so people don’t need a government permission s…
Buckeye Blueprint 2022 Kick-Off
We started our 2022 listening tour off on the right foot in Bowling Green. Engagement Director Douglas Simpson opened the night by talking through the many victories AFP-Ohio activists have experience…
Lake County Wants Reform
We closed out the 2021 launch of our Buckeye Blueprint listening tour on a snowy night in Willoughby, Ohio at the VFW Hall. Our local engagement director Angela helped get those in attendance into the…
Miami Valley Welcomes Blueprint
Miami Valley Engagement Director, Matthew Hurley, welcomed 20 community leaders from the region. They shared their thoughts with Rea Hederman, Director of Economic Research Center and Vice President o…
Creating Opportunity in Boardman
Derrick Anderson, AFP-Ohio Engagement Director, brought the crowd for our Buckeye Blueprint listening tour in the Mahoning Valley. The nearly 100 people who joined us on a Saturday morning in Boardman…
Buckeye Blueprint Launch Event
It was AMAZING to kick off the start of our new initiative, AFP-Ohio’s Buckeye Blueprint, in Steubenville Ohio. The Ohio Valley is one of our longest running activist communities and it was an honor…
Removing barriers to economic opportunity for all.
Over the past 20 +years Ohio has removed tax brackets and lowered rates. Top 10 states, on the other hand, aren’t incremental, and we shouldn’t be either. Prioritizing the abolition of our state i…
Driving Personal Options In Health Care
Ohio has made positive advances during the times of COVID on access to care, most notably with recently passed telemedicine reforms in House Bill 122. Though, a larger more substantive move that both …
Reforming the criminal justice system to protect people & ensure public safety.
Great strides have been made, and Ohio legislators deserve credit for fully funding indigent defense in the last two state budgets. Ohio had an opportunity to pass drug sentencing reform in the last G…
Advancing educational opportunities for everyone.
Governor DeWine, Speaker Cupp, and, most notably, Senate President Huffman, deserve credit for steps taken in the most recent Budget that increased educational opportunity through vouchers. Passage of…
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