Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania Announces First Wave of State Legislative Endorsements
Harrisburg, PA — Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today announced its first wave of endorsements of candidates running for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
AFP-PA will support fourteen candidates, including Jen Dintini (SD-45), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (LD-44), Amy Bradley (LD-72) and McKayla Kathio (LD-118) in key swing districts, as well as the following candidates running for House and Senate: Rep. Dawn Keefer (SD-31), Roman Kozak (LD-14), Jeremy Shaffer (LD-28), Rep. Joe D’Orsie (LD-47), Rep. David Rowe (LD-85), Rep. Bryan Cutler (LD-100), Rep. Robert Leadbeter (LD-109), Rep. Milou Mackenzie (LD-131), Rep. Kate Klunk (LD-169), and Rep. Seth Grove (LD-196).
AFP-PA endorsed Rep. Bryan Cutler and Rep. Leadbeter in the primary on April 23, 2024, and will leverage the full weight of its grassroots capabilities, in addition to direct mail and digital advertisements, to support all fourteen candidates in this year’s general election.
AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement:
“AFP-PA is excited to endorse these policy champions and dedicated to advancing education opportunity, economic opportunity, workers’ freedom, and energy abundance.
“As Pennsylvania’s premier grassroots organization, AFP-PA is proud to support Bradley, Kathio, Gaydos, and Dintini, as well as ten strong candidates in our fight for freedom. We look forward to continuing our efforts to secure a policy majority in the upcoming legislative session and ensure that transformative policies become law. Pennsylvanians deserve leaders who will fight to make the Keystone State the best place to live and work, and we will continue to leverage our full capabilities to position these leaders for success and drive positive change.”
Endorsed Candidates:
Jen Dintini (SD-45):
Jen Dintini is a business owner who understands the harmful effects of burdensome regulations. She will use her experience to cut government red tape and support policies that promote economic growth. She will be a reliable voice on issues expanding opportunity in education and health care and supports AFP’s all-of-the-above energy policies.
State Rep. Valerie Gaydos (LD-44):
Rep. Gaydos is a promised partner on issues such as economic reform and health care accessibility. She has an in-depth understanding of policies that improve the lives of Pennsylvanians and will play a key role in advancing pro-freedom policies next session. As a supporter of AFP’s Personal Option, Gaydos is a leading voice on expanding access to care for small business workers. She will continue working hard to improve health care accessibility and support sound economic reform that will benefit every Pennsylvanian.
Amy Bradley (LD-72):
Amy Bradley is a principled leader and promises to support policies that promote economic opportunity. As president of the region’s Chamber of Commerce, Bradley has an in-depth understanding of the business community’s issues. When elected, she promises to cut regulations, reduce taxes, and advocate for pro-freedom policies that allow Pennsylvania’s businesses and workers to succeed.
McKayla Kathio (LD-118):
McKayla Kathio promises to support policies that make life better for every Pennsylvanian. She is a strong advocate for policies that advance freedom and opportunity, including education freedom and economic reforms. She is a passionate supporter of free speech. She is a rising star who will work hard to defend Pennsylvania’s right to freedom and prosperity, allowing every Pennsylvanian to live their American Dream.
State Rep. Dawn Keefer (SD-31):
Rep. Dawn Keefer is a proven leader on critical issues like labor, regulations, health care, and spending. Keefer has backed major regulatory reforms such as the REINS Act and is a trusted voice on budget and tax issues, supporting efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in Pennsylvania. She is a strong partner on pro-freedom policies that improve Pennsylvanians’ lives.
Roman Kozak (LD-14):
Roman Kozak will bring a unique perspective to the Pennsylvania legislature as a strong policy partner on critical issues like health care and education. As a charter school teacher, he advocates for expanding educational opportunities. His deep understanding of healthcare issues will be vital in cutting regulations and broadening access for Pennsylvanians.
Jeremy Shaffer (LD-28):
Jeremy Shaffer is a promising leader on major economic reforms, such as tax reform, responsible spending, and policies that reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. He is a strong defender of freedom and opposes policies that reduce free-market competition. He will be a vital partner in ensuring a prosperous future for Pennsylvania.
State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (LD-47):
Rep. Joe D’Orsie is a leader on education opportunity, sponsoring legislation that puts students and families in the driver’s seat through universal education savings accounts (ESAs). He is also a strong defender of workers’ freedom and supports common-sense economic policies that create opportunity and economic progress, ultimately strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy.
State Rep. David Rowe (LD-85):
Rep. David Rowe is a proven policy partner on economic issues and has sponsored legislation in alignment with AFP addressing labor issues. He is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility across Pennsylvania, advocating for necessary guardrails on Harrisburg spending. He is a leading voice on major regulatory reforms and a strong AFP partner on policies that expand freedom and opportunity.
GOP Leader Bryan Cutler (LD-100):
Rep. Bryan Cutler is a champion for Pennsylvania taxpayers and a strong advocate for ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to health care. From advancing legislation that would put guardrails on government spending to revisiting needless regulations that make energy more expensive, Cutler has shown through his voting record that he’s working to make Pennsylvania a better place to work and live.
State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (LD-109):
Rep. Robert Leadbeter reliably votes to improve Pennsylvania’s economy by advocating for lower taxes, right-sizing regulations, reforming occupational licensing, protecting worker freedom, and pushing back against the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. His voting history shows that he will continue championing educational opportunities, giving parents and students access to education that meets their needs.
State Rep. Milou Mackenzie (LD-131)
Rep. Milou Mackenzie is a champion of opportunity from education freedom to economic competition. As a former school teacher, she is a proven leader in transformative education reforms and a supporter of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). She is a fiscal hawk, supporting reforms that cut regulations and taxes so businesses and individuals can succeed.
State Rep. Kate Klunk (LD-169)
Rep. Kate Klunk is a trusted voice and key leader on policies that boost and improve Pennsylvania’s business and labor climate. She strongly supports legislation that will lower taxes, cut red tape, and ensure fiscal responsibility. She is a leading voice on worker freedom legislation to protect the rights of hardworking Pennsylvanians.
State Rep. Seth Grove (LD-196)
Rep. Seth Grove is a leading partner in restoring fiscal sanity in the Commonwealth. As GOP chair of the House Appropriations Committee, he is a leading voice on budget and economic reforms, a strong advocate for tax cuts, and an aligned partner on regulatory and labor reforms.
