The ABA Voter Education program advances the national dialogue through polling, research, issue advocacy, and non-partisan “Get Out the Vote” initiatives.
As an important extension of ABA’s advocacy work, the program raises dedicated funds to communicate directly with voters about banking policy issues that affect their daily lives. Over the years, it has partnered with our State Association Alliance to elevate these conversations and highlight bipartisan lawmakers who have championed the industry with key constituencies across the country.
Join our efforts to strengthen the national dialogue on banking.
Focus groups, surveys, and polls to evaluate and measure how receptive audiences are to the industry’s issues.
Issue Advocacy
Public communications to advocate for industry issues and encourage lawmakers to continue their work to advance them.
GOTV
Non-partisan information to encourage voting as part of ABA’s Voter Education program, connecting voters with key policy issues.
Our Campaigns Are Making Change Across the Nation
Of the 35 policymakers whose work has been highlighted by the ABA Voter Education Program, 29 went on to serve in Congress where they have been able to continue advocating on industry issues.
2024 State Activities
Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06)
In coordination with our state association partner, the ABA encourages Rep. Juan Ciscomani to continue fighting for small businesses in Arizona.
In coordination with our state association partner, the ABA encourages Rep. Young Kim to continue pushing back on overreaching government mandates that threaten the privacy of small businesses and individuals in California.
Along with our state association partner, the ABA encourages Rep. Brittany Pettersen to keep fighting to help legal cannabis businesses operate safely.
The ABA encourages Sen. Jon Tester to continue pushing back on overreaching government mandates that threaten the privacy and economic freedom of small businesses in Montana.
Since its inception, the Voter Education program has conducted research and issue advocacy in over 20 states on industry priority issues like:
1071 Reform
ACRE
Basel III
Paycheck Protection Program
Cannabis Banking …and more
Your Participation Is Critical
Now more than ever the efforts of the Voter Education program is essential to make sure the views of the industry are represented. Congress is debating policies that have an impact on our industry, and your participation helps ensure that our voices are heard. The Voter Education program can accept both personal and corporate contributions.