AFP-IN Announces Slate of Indiana State Legislative Endorsements
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN), today, announced its support of eight candidates running for election and reelection to the Indiana General Assembly.
AFP-IN supports the following candidates for their leadership and commitment to increasing opportunity for all Hoosiers: State Sen. Scott Baldwin (SD-20), State Sen. Aaron Freeman (SD-32), State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (SD-36), State Rep. Dale DeVon (HD-05), State Rep. Becky Cash (HD-25), Alaina Shonkwiler (HD-29), State Rep. Kyle Pierce (HD-36), State Rep. Gregory Steuerwald (HD-40).
These endorsements come after AFP-IN recently endorsed two candidates in highly contested races: State Rep. Dave Hall and Scott Hawkins. AFP-IN continues their support for 11 additional state legislative candidates endorsed earlier this cycle.
AFP-IN, as part of the largest grassroots network in the country, plans to leverage the full weight of its voter contact capabilities, in addition to direct-mail and digital advertisements, to support these candidates.
AFP-IN State Director Josh Webb issued the following statement:
“AFP-IN is proud to support this slate of candidates in their bids for the State Legislature. These candidates will work to pursue policies that will increase economic opportunity and lower taxes for Hoosier families and businesses. When elected, they will fight to improve educational outcomes for our students, lower inflation, and impose sound fiscal policies that will help improve the lives of Hoosiers.
“As election day nears, AFP-IN and our grassroots army of activists are laser-focused on helping ensure this slate is elected come November. Our staff and volunteers are excited to get out and connect with voters to discuss the kitchen-table issues facing our communities and how these great candidates can address them in the legislature.”
AFP-IN endorsed candidates:
State Sen. Scott Baldwin (SD-20)
As Ranking Member of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, Baldwin has been instrumental in advancing responsible tax reforms, including creating a state and local tax review force. He is a vocal and highly active advocate for regulatory reform, and he has been a champion of education, working to expand Indiana’s ESA program and supporting tax-credit scholarships.
State Sen. Aaron Freeman (SD-32)
As a former attorney, law enforcement member, and chair of the Corrections Committee, Freeman has leveraged his expertise to lead legislation to establish mandatory de-escalation standards for law enforcement. He is also a leader in regulatory reform, championing sandbox legislation and the REINS act. Freeman has also worked to increase transparency in state spending, advocate for the elimination of the personal property tax, and oppose tax carveouts for special interests.
State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (SD-36)
As an attorney, Carrasco has emerged as a leader on regulatory issues since her appointment to the seat in November 2023. She has led efforts to reform the state Office of Management and Budget and improve the appeals process overseen by administrative law judges.
State Rep. Dale DeVon (HD-05)
DeVon is an advocate of several key issues, including public safety, education reform, and economic issues. He has been a champion of expanding charter schools and ESAs and supports right-to-work and ending prevailing wage requirements.
State Rep. Becky Cash (HD-25)
Cash, a first-term lawmaker and long-time advocate for education reform, has been instrumental in expanding educational opportunities. She is also a key voice on economic issues, notably working to lower taxes for individuals and small businesses.
Alaina Shonkwiler (HD-29)
Shonkwiler’s nuanced experience as a community leader positions her as a key future leader within the caucus. She has demonstrated a commitment to school choice and cutting regulations, and she is also an advocate for fiscal responsibility, supporting key tax cuts.
State Rep. Kyle Pierce (HD-36)
In his first term, Pierce was a key partner on health care issues, advocating for AFP-IN’s personal option health reforms, including scope of practice. Education reform is also central to Pierce’s platform, and he coauthored legislation to expand ESA eligibility.
State Rep. Gregory Steuerwald (HD-40)
Steuerwald is a proven leader on regulatory reform, sponsoring legislation to curb executive overreach and voting consistently to eliminate burdensome red tape. As a member of the Courts and Criminal Code and House Judiciary Committees, Steuerwald has advanced numerous reforms improving public safety across Indiana.
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