GOP Candidate Rafael Arroyo Earns AFP Action Endorsement for Assembly District 41

Later today, Americans for Prosperity Action will announce their endorsement of GOP candidate Rafael Arroyo for Assembly District 41 (AD-41). If Arroyo advances from the GOP primary on June 11th, he will face Democratic incumbent Sandra Jauregui for a critical Assembly seat to the Republican legislative minority.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro released the following statement to The Globe:

A small business owner, Rafael Arroyo understands the impact of rising inflation and high living costs on Nevada families. Arroyo knows the importance of a thriving, bottom-up economy – and will be a fiscally responsible voice to help bring down the rising cost of living in the Battle Born State. The status quo is not working for Las Vegas, and new leadership is needed in Carson City now more than ever. AFP Action’s strong grassroots organization throughout the state will be focused on making Rafael Arroyo Nevada’s newest legislator come November.

Arroyo made national headlines when his small business was set ablaze allegedly by a suspected homeless person known to frequent the area. Arroyo blames the crime on Democratic policies which have allowed for crime and homelessness to flourish, specifically in underserved areas who rely on small businesses for their everyday needs.

This was my business. This is a consequence of liberal policies. It's out of control. This is one of the reasons why I am running for office. https://t.co/9PL6OaeGOw

— Rafael Arroyo (@RafaelArroyoNV) February 3, 2024

In our exclusive interview with Arroyo, he notes that his district is growing with disaffected Californian’s who are fleeing the once-golden state and warns of implementing the same California Democratic policies in Nevada:

Let’s not enact California policies in Nevada. Let’s draft and pass policies that promote a good education for our children, ensure safe neighborhoods, and empower small businesses.

It isn’t complex, but when you are voting for Democrats who copy and paste California laws into Nevada legislation, like my opponent, then you are simply supporting policies that caused you to leave California in the first place.

In AD-41, we have a lot of people moving her and many of them are moving from California. We’re getting a lot of new residents. So, my message is, “You left California for a reason. We welcome you here in Las Vegas, but let’s leave those bad policies behind because they are not working, they are failing…”

If the Democrats do get a supermajority in both houses, they will run every California policy through the Nevada Legislature and we can’t allow that to happen. We just really can’t allow that to happen.

With AFP Action’s endorsement, Arroyo will benefit from additional resources for his campaign which include direct voter contact through television and digital advertising, mail, and an extensive door-knocking campaign led by the “the largest grassroots organization in the country.”