IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election
Awards nine new bipartisan “Friend of Franchising” endorsements in U.S. House and Senate races for support of local franchises
WASHINGTON, October 2, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed nine bipartisan candidates ahead of the November election, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed candidates running for U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, following several primary endorsements earlier this year.
“These candidates have shown their leadership on issues supporting America’s 800,000 local franchised businesses,” said Michael Layman, IFA senior vice president of government relations and public affairs. “We need more leaders like these in Congress who will prioritize protecting 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 franchising.”
Below is the full list of endorsements ahead of the November general election:
Candidates for U.S. Senate
- Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD)
- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-UT)
- Tim Sheehy
Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI)
- U.S. Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA)
- U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)
In addition to the these states, IFA has endorsed candidates in their primary elections in Michigan, Minnesota, Hawaii, Missouri, New Jersey, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, New York, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, West Virginia, Indiana, 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.