NAWBO National Endorses Cathy McMorris Rodgers For Congress

McMorris Rodgers joins a list of candidates supported by NAWBO National.

Washington, D.C. —The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is announcing its endorsement of U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers in her bid for re-election in Washington’s 5^thDistrict.

“As the highest ranking woman in Congress, we rely on her commitment to bring attention to the issues impacting women business owners and small business owners across the country,” explains Molly Gimmel, NAWBO National Board Chair. “Through legislation like the Spurring Business in Communities Act, Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers has shown herself to be a champion of start ups and small business owners. She understands women business owners nationwide need greater access to capital and other resources and is working diligently to ensure they have that access. We are proud to support her in her bid for re-election.”

NAWBO National also endorsed McMorris Rodgers during the 2014 and 2016 elections.

NAWBO National considers candidates for endorsement after they have won their primary. The selection of candidates is based solely on their history of business ownership or their voting record demonstrating their consistent support of business owners. Additional endorsements will be made by NAWBO prior to the November 6 general election.

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About NAWBO

Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the unified voice of America's more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth. To learn more, please visit www.nawbo.org.