STATEMENT: Small Businesses Need State Election Authority Protection to Thrive
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STATEMENT: Small Businesses Need State Election Authority Protection to Thrive
Statement by Small Business for America's Future Co-chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder and Visionary of Sumnu Marketing
Feb. 12, 2026 – “Small businesses depend on stable, well-run state elections to thrive. When our election systems work properly, we can plan for the future, invest with confidence, and serve our communities. The resolution introduced by Sen. Ed Markey is important for Main Street because it safeguards states’ authority to run federal elections.
“With the House passing the SAVE America Act to weaken state election authority, this resolution couldn’t come at a more critical time. Federal interference in state election systems creates uncertainty that Main Street just can’t afford. When people trust election results, when they believe the system is legitimate and responsive, that creates the stability businesses need to grow. Attempts to nationalize elections would undermine that trust and create exactly the kind of uncertainty that hurts Main Street.
“Eighty-nine percent of small business owners say a well-functioning democracy is vital for a strong small business economy. We can’t run successful businesses when the rules governing our most basic voting processes become uncertain. Main Street needs stability, not power grabs.
“This resolution protects the state-based election system that has served our country since its founding. That's good policy for businesses.”
To request an interview with Small Business for America's Future Co-chair Shaundell Newsome or other small business owners, contact Nazirah Ahmad at nazirah@emccommunications.com or 704-290-6869.
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About Small Business for America's Future
Small Business for America's Future is a coalition of small business owners and leaders nationwide working to provide small businesses a voice at every level of government. We're committed to ensuring policymakers prioritize Main Street by advancing a just and equitable economic framework that works for small business owners, their employees and their communities. Visit www.smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
