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Darlington, SC—Following a recount, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) was thrilled to see another victory added to their state legislative endorsed candidates with James Daniel “JD” Chaplin named as the next State Senator for District 29. By a 87-vote margin, AFP-SC credits the impact of their permanent grassroots operation for being a decision factor in […]

AFP-SC Knocked on 33,000 Doors for Everett Stubbs who Won by 29 Votes Chester, SC—As the state’s only permanent grassroots operation, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) deployed activists to get out the vote for Everett Stubbs for State Senate District 17. By knocking on 33,000 doors in the district, AFP-SC helped push Stubbs to the finish line as it […]

AFP-SC Sees 18 Endorsed Candidates Win General Election After Nearly 400,000 Overall Voter Outreach Contacts COLUMBIA, SC—As the state’s only permanent grassroots ground game, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) was thrilled to see 18 endorsed candidates win their elections. In addition, AFP-SC knocked on 60,000 doors for Everett Stubbs (SD-17) and James Daniel “JD” Chaplin […]

Greenville, SC—Following the recent proposal for a penny sales tax in Greenville, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) highlighted how taxes already devoted to funding infrastructure updates in the state made the measure unreasonable and unnecessary for residents. AFP-SC also noted how the increased cost-of-living due to high inflation already strains the budgets of hardworking families. […]

AFP-SC Unveils “South Carolina Freedom Initiative” 2025 Legislative Agenda COLUMBIA, SC—Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina (AFP-SC), the state’s most recognizable grassroots mobilizer, is unveiling a new legislative agenda for 2025 containing a policy plan over the next several years that aims to make the Palmetto State the freest in the south. Southern states from West Virginia […]

Greenville, SC—Following recent debates over a one percent sales tax in Greenville, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) expressed its opposition to the increase noting the ways in which residents are already dealing with higher cost-of-living expenses. AFP-SC Director of Public Affairs, Candace Carroll, released the following statement: “With high inflation and the cost-of-living feeling overwhelming […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina awarded three members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards. The award honors distinguished lawmakers who were policy champions during the 118th Congress. These leaders are on the frontlines in Congress advancing principles and policies that drive the conservative movement, while proactively opposing harmful ideas […]

AFP-SC surpasses 116,000 voter contacts as sole grassroots effort behind key state races SPARTANBURG, SC— Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its support of State Rep. Roger Nutt and State Sen. Josh Kimbrell to serve in the State Senate, putting the force of its grassroots base behind the candidates leading up to November. Throughout this […]

Columbia, SC—Following the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling that the Education Scholarship Trust Fund is in violation of the state’s constitution, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) pushed back on the decision highlighting how instrumental Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) have been in funding education pathways for lower income families. AFP-SC Director of Public Affairs, Candace Carroll, released the following […]