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The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections. Named a "Friend of Franchising," the endorsement recognizes their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America's locally owned franchise small businesses. IFA endorsed 56 candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming.
"These candidates recognize the vital role franchise small businesses play on Main Streets across America," said Michael Layman, IFA chief advocacy officer. "It's critical to have leaders who support pro-growth, pro-franchise policies that understand that franchises are local businesses and should be treated as such. The strength of the franchise community lies in its bipartisan support, and we are proud to endorse candidates who understand and champion that impact."
Below is the full list of July and August 2026 endorsements:
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz
Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz
Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan.
Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan.
Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kan.
Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich.
Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich.
Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich.
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich.
Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich.
Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich.
Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo.
Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo.
Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo.
Rep. Bob Onder, R-Mo.
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va.
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va.
Rep. John McGuire, R-Va.
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash.
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.
Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn.
Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii
Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala.
Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala.
Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.
Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn.
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn.
Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn.
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis.
Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis.
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis.
Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wis.
Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska
Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla.
Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla.
Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla.
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla.
Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla.
Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla.
Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla.
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla.
Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo.