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Voter Resources

The small business voting bloc is:

  • Expansive – it comprises nearly 43% U.S. registered voters;
  • Active – nearly 95% of small business owners are registered to vote and 86 percent usually do;
  • Motivated – small business owners feel a sense of duty in regards to politics, and 96% believe that every citizen should participate in the process.*

With numbers like these, it’s easy to see why the power of the small business community has a tremendous impact on the outcome of elections.

That’s why we’re dedicated to providing our members and your employees with the resources and information you need to make it to the ballot box and vote for the candidate who will best help your small business. Even though Election Day is only one day, members have access to valuable voter resources throughout the year, including political analysis, issue briefs, and Congressional voting records. And in the run-up to Election Day, we help ensure that our members are registered to vote, informed about early voting, and equipped with the information they need to protect free enterprise at the voting booth.

Year-Round Resources

Political Analysis:

We provide relevant and accessible political analysis about the elections and candidates that will have the greatest impact on the business community. Be sure to stay tuned for future articles that show our insider’s view on everything from specific Congressional races to the overall political environment. Note: this resource is available to our members only.

Issue Briefs and Candidate Comparisons:

Based on our members’ responses to continuous balloting, we take clear positions on the most important small business issues facing the country today. Then, in the weeks leading up to Election Day, we send targeted educational communications which highlight candidates’ positions on these important small business issues. Learn more about where NFIB stands on these issues, so you can better evaluate whether a candidate’s campaign promises will ultimately help or hurt your small business.

How Congress Voted:

Throughout the two-year congressional session, we score key votes on legislation that will impact small business and compile them in "How Congress Voted," a succinct, easy-to-read report that shows exactly where each lawmaker stands on key issues. See the score your Congressmen earned to stay informed and fight for those who stand up for small business. Note: this feature is available to our members only.

Election Day Resources

What is early voting? Learn more about it here.

Election Day Checklist

It’s critical that every small business owner understands the actual voting process to successfully protect their business at the ballot box. Every vote counts, and your vote can make the difference. We have prepared a short checklist of procedures you should consider before you cast your ballot.

* Source: StrategyOne survey conducted on behalf of the NFIB between February 15 and 19, 2007, nationally representative sample of 1,200 registered voters; NFIB Research Foundation, Small Business Poll on Political Participation, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2005.

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