Small Business Owners Say a Strong Democracy is Key to Economic Success

Small business say threats to democracy pose harm to their livelihood

Sept. 1, 2022

A national survey shows Main Street entrepreneurs are very concerned about the state of American democracy and think threats to a well-functioning democracy are bad for the economy and small businesses. Owners support legislative reforms to expand and protect voting rights, and are motivated to vote in the midterm Congressional elections but also express concerns about political retribution for taking public stances on issues