Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska Backs Jim Pillen in 2022 Gubernatorial Election

Mar 10, 2022 by AFP

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) today announced its support for candidate Jim Pillen for Nebraska governor. AFP-NE identified Pillen as a principled leader who supports meaningful policy reforms to help tackle the state’s greatest challenges.

The group will leverage a wide range of tactics including their signature grassroots mobilization, direct-mail, and digital advertisements to support Pillen ahead of the May 10 primary.

AFP-NE State Director Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement:

“Jim Pillen has established himself as a leader and uniter committed to working with anyone to get things done and help improve the lives of all Nebraskans. By putting people over politics, Nebraska can achieve better educational opportunities for our students, real tax reform for our families, and reduce burdensome regulations that will put Nebraska on the path toward greater economic growth. Our activists are excited and ready to hit the ground running to connect with voters and elect Jim Pillen.”

Jim Pillen stands with Nebraska families and main street businesses. Pillen understands that Nebraskans are facing tough economic challenges and supports strong fiscal policies that will help families keep more of their hard-earned paychecks and the removal of needless red-tape and regulations hurting Nebraska small businesses.

Jim Pillen is a vocal advocate for empowering families and expanding education opportunities for all students. Pillen knows that every child deserves access to the education that best fits their unique needs and supports an education system that will help students discover, develop, and apply their unique abilities.