Business Leaders Urged to Back Election Integrity Before 2026 Midterms
The CEO Center is calling on executives to support free, fair elections ahead of November 2026, citing links to economic stability and rule of law.
The CEO Center of The Conference Board issued a public call Monday urging corporate leaders across the United States to actively support trusted elections and civic participation ahead of the 2026 midterm contests, framing electoral integrity as a foundational business issue rather than a partisan one.
In its statement, the organization argued that free, fair, secure, and accessible elections are directly tied to business confidence, economic stability, and the rule of law — conditions that companies depend on to plan investments, hire workers, and operate predictably across jurisdictions.
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The appeal reflects a broader effort by prominent business associations to position the private sector as a stakeholder in democratic processes, particularly at a moment when confidence in electoral systems remains a subject of public debate. By invoking economic rationale, the CEO Center aims to give executives a non-political framework for engaging on the issue.
The Conference Board, a nonpartisan research organization whose CEO Center convenes senior executives, has historically addressed governance and institutional topics that intersect with corporate strategy. The midterm elections are scheduled for November 2026, leaving companies several weeks to consider how they may respond to the call.
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