Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its first round of endorsements in key Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly races ahead of the November election. 

This legislative slate builds on AFP-WI’s previously announced endorsement of Tom Tiffany for governor. Together, these endorsements are part of our broader effort to elect principled leaders at every level of state government who will advance common-sense reforms and deliver results for Wisconsin.

AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement:

“Wisconsin is at a crossroads. Families are feeling squeezed by higher costs, rising property taxes, and a state government that too often pushes the bill to taxpayers without delivering better results. We want leaders who take affordability seriously, respect taxpayer dollars, and are willing to open the books so Wisconsinites can see how their money is being spent.

“AFP-WI is proud to endorse this first round of candidates that are prepared to fight for practical reforms that protect taxpayers and bring more transparency and accountability to state government.

“We know that putting Wisconsin on the path to prosperity will require leadership at every level and that’s why we are building on our support of Tom Tiffany for governor with our support for these 8 candidates in this first round of endorsements. AFP-WI is committed to our grassroots work and will be connecting with as many voters as possible between now and November to help elect leaders who will deliver results.”

AFP-WI’s First Round of 2026 Endorsed Candidates:

Wisconsin State Senate

  • Mike Roberts (SD-5)
  • Ellen Schutt (SD-11)
  • Howard Marklein (SD-17)
  • Michele Skinner (SD-31)

Wisconsin State Assembly

  • Shannon Zimmerman (AD-30)
  • Bob Donovan (AD-61)
  • Ben Franklin (AD-88)
  • Clint Moses (AD-92)

AFP-WI will engage communities across the state through broad-based grassroots outreach in support of these candidates and the principles that make opportunity possible.

Through broad-based grassroots outreach, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems. AFP activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping one another. AFP recruits and unites Wisconsinites behind a common goal of advancing policies that will help people improve their lives. For more information, visit www.AmericansForProsperity.org