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ACLU official urges business leaders to defend free and fair elections

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Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer at the ACLU, said business leaders should use their public influence to support democracy and free and fair elections ahead of the midterms. She framed executives as trusted community voices capable of shaping public confidence in the electoral process.

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The comments suggest advocacy groups increasingly see corporate leaders as influential messengers on civic issues beyond traditional business concerns. This could signal growing pressure on executives to take public stances on democratic institutions, a space many companies have historically avoided due to political risk.

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Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-27

Published there as: “The most important midterm dynamics for business leaders”

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