IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of May Primary Elections
Awards “Friend of Franchising” bipartisan endorsements in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, and West Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed a slate bipartisan candidates ahead of their upcoming primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed candidates in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, and West Virginia ahead of their primary this month.
“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 endorsements ahead of their May primary elections:
Georgia
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA-12)
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-01)
Indiana
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun - Governor (R-IN)
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks - Senate (R-IN-03)
Kentucky
U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02)
U.S. Rep. James Comer (R-KY-01)
U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03)
Oregon
U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05)
West Virginia
Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-01)
In addition to the these states, IFA has endorsed candidates in Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, and Texas this year.
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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.