IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections
Awards bipartisan “Friend of Franchising” endorsements in New Jersey, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and New York
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed thirteen bipartisan candidates ahead of their June primary elections for U.S. House and U.S. Senate, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed candidates in New Jersey, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and New York.
“These candidates have proven that they are champions for America’s local franchise small businesses,” said Michael Layman, IFA senior vice president of government relations and public affairs. “In a political environment where franchises are under siege from misguided federal regulations, we need leaders like these who will prioritize policies to protect local entrepreneurs and all the good they do in the communities around them. Support for small business crosses party lines, and we are proud to support anyone who stands for our priorities.”
Below is the full list of June endorsements:
New Jersey (June 4)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05)
Maine (June 11)
Sen. Angus King (I-ME)
North Dakota (June 11)
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Oklahoma (June 18)
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK-01)
Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-04)
New York (June 25)
Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY-22)
Rep. Nick Lalota (R-NY-01)
Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19)
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY-04)
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17)
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21)
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02)
Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23)
In addition to these states, IFA has endorsed candidates in California, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia this year.
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About The International Franchise Association:
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and supplier companies that support the industry.