Indianapolis, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) today announced its endorsement of nine legislative candidates who have demonstrated a proven commitment to advancing free-market reforms and expanding individual opportunity across Indiana. This slate – featuring both seasoned allies and emerging leaders – represents AFP-IN’s strongest legislative partners on issues ranging from tax reform and education choice to health care access and regulatory modernization.
AFP-IN State Director Cody White released the following statement:
“We’re proud to back candidates who will cut taxes, slash red tape, and trust Hoosiers – not Washington or Indianapolis bureaucrats – to make the best decisions for their families and businesses. From tax relief to school choice to regulatory reform, these leaders are fighting for Hoosier taxpayers and job creators, and we look forward to supporting them through Election Day.”
AFP-IN Endorsed Candidates:
Brian Schmutzler (SD-11)
Brian Schmutzler, a chief anesthesiologist, will be a strong AFP-IN ally on health care and education, supporting school choice expansion and efforts to reduce government’s role in health care decisions. His focus on greater choice and competition will help give Hoosier families more control over their health care and education costs while addressing broader cost-of-living pressures.
State Sen. Tyler Johnson (SD-14)
State Sen. Tyler Johnson, an ER physician, has been a key AFP-IN ally on health care and regulatory reform, including efforts to reform prior authorization and advance REINS legislation. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and improving how Hoosiers access care, Johnson will continue working to lower costs for families and make Indiana a more affordable place to live.
Blake Fiechter (SD-19)
Blake Fiechter will be a strong AFP-IN partner on tax and energy policy, advancing tax reform, property tax relief, and an energy abundance agenda that keeps power affordable and reliable for Hoosier families and employers. His focus on lowering taxes and energy costs will help ease cost-of-living pressures and make Indiana a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
State Sen. Chris Garten (SD-45)
Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten has been a key AFP-IN partner on regulatory reform and health care, leading the effort to author the REINS Act and sponsoring multiple priority health care bills. His work to reduce regulatory barriers and expand competition will help lower costs for Hoosiers, particularly as families contend with rising health care and everyday expenses.
State Rep. Dale DeVon (HD-05)
State Rep. Dale DeVon is a homebuilder and strong House partner focused on housing affordability. Through his work on ADU reforms and reducing regulatory barriers to housing development, DeVon is helping remove cost drivers and create opportunities for Hoosier families to thrive.
State Rep. Jake Teshka (HD-07)
State Rep. Jake Teshka has been a reliable House partner on education and tax policy, leading efforts to expand school choice and putting parents in charge of their children’s education. His support for lower taxes, cutting red tape, and common-sense reforms will help Hoosier families keep more of their hard-earned money and stay ahead of rising costs.
State Rep. Hunter Smith (HD-24)
State Rep. Hunter Smith has been a valuable partner on regulatory and energy policy, emerging as a leading voice for food freedom and the development of small modular reactors in Indiana. His focus on removing barriers and expanding access to reliable energy will help keep everyday costs down for Hoosier families and businesses.
State Rep. Kyle Pierce (HD-36)
State Rep. Kyle Pierce has been a valuable partner on local government reform and education, helping advance legislation to consolidate local government and expand education savings accounts. These reforms can help government operate more efficiently while giving families greater control over education spending, supporting a more affordable future for Hoosiers.
State Rep. Dave Hall (HD-62)
State Rep. Dave Hall has been a strong AFP-IN ally and consistent supporter of regulatory and criminal justice reforms. By cutting unnecessary red tape and advancing policies that make government more effective and accountable, Hall will help create an environment where Hoosier families and businesses can thrive despite rising cost-of-living pressures.
