International Franchise Association

Endorsed 7 candidates in 2026.

Who they are

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is a trade group focused on government and public relations efforts for the franchise industry. The association publishes data on franchise activity through a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau and has litigated on behalf of its members in cases that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

From Wikipedia.

Where their endorsements fall

Of the 7 endorsed candidates on our ballots: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats.

The 7 with a published academic score (Voteview, Shor–McCarty or DIME) average slightly right. This describes the candidates they endorsed, not International Franchise Association themselves.

Who they endorsed

Maryland

Virginia

  • Rob Wittman (Republican) · Virginia U.S. House District 1
  • Jen Kiggans (Republican) · Virginia U.S. House District 2
  • John McGuire (Republican) · Virginia U.S. House District 5
  • Ben Cline (Republican) · Virginia U.S. House District 6

Washington

Endorsements as listed in the Endorsements sections of Wikipedia's 2026 race articles, each with its own citation there. Those lists cover federal and statewide races well and local races little, so an endorser may have endorsed others not shown here. All endorsers.

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