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 the State Association Alliance to elevate these conversations and highlight the efforts of bipartisan lawmakers who have championed the industry with key constituencies across the country.
Join ABA's 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.
Public communications to advocate for industry issues and encourage lawmakers to continue their work to advance them.
Non-partisan information to encourage voting as part of ABA’s Voter Education Program, connecting voters with key policy issues.
Of the 35 policymakers whose work has been highlighted by the ABA Voter Education Program, 29 went on to serve in the United States Congress, where they have continued advocating for industry issues.
Since its inception, the ABA Voter Education Program has conducted research and issue advocacy in over 20 states on industry priority issues like:
More than ever before, the ABA Voter Education Program is essential to ensuring that your views are represented. Congress is debating policies that influence the entire industry, and your participation helps ensure that all voices are heard. The ABA Voter Education Program can accept both personal and corporate contributions.
As the program could include political activities, there may be restrictions on the types of funding that can be accepted to support the ABA’s Voter Education program. Under Federal law, a nationally chartered bank, which includes a national bank, commercial bank, or a federal savings association (including savings and loan associations and federal savings banks) and other federally chartered corporations are prohibited from engaging in certain political activities and donating to the program.
Questions? Contact VoterEducation@aba.com
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