ELECTION CENTER

Your Vote Matters!

The Midterms Are Approaching.

A New Congress May Be on the Horizon.

The 2026 election cycle is well underway, and attention in Washington is increasingly focused on the upcoming midterm elections.

Control of Congress hangs in the balance. With narrow margins in both the House and Senate, even a small shift in voter sentiment could reshape the legislative landscape and influence the priorities of the second half of the current Administration’s term.

Committee leaders, Members of Congress, and candidates across the country are positioning themselves for what is expected to be a highly competitive election season. For the equine industry, the stakes are significant. The outcome of the midterms will help determine the future direction of legislation, funding priorities, and regulatory oversight affecting horse owners, breeders, competitors, and businesses nationwide.

The American Horse Council is actively engaging with the 119th Congress while preparing for potential changes following the November elections. We encourage our members and partners throughout the equine community to do the same by building relationships with elected officials, educating candidates about the industry’s economic and cultural impact, and advocating for policies that support equine health, welfare, and growth.

Congress and the Administration continue to address a range of important issues affecting the horse industry. Key priorities include passage of a long-term Farm Bill, efforts to strengthen and modernize the Horse Protection Act, funding for equine health research, workforce and labor challenges, tax policy, and solutions to the ongoing shortage of equine veterinarians.

As lawmakers return to their districts and states to campaign, it is more important than ever for the equine community to make its voice heard. Engaging early and often helps ensure that returning Members of Congress remain informed about our priorities, while also introducing new candidates and future policymakers to the issues that matter most to horse owners and the broader equine industry.

A strong grassroots network is essential to effective advocacy. We encourage you to stay informed, connect with your elected officials, and participate in efforts to advance policies that support the future of the equine industry.

Use the link below to easily identify and contact your federal legislators and other government officials.

Find your Member of Congress

Please contact us at info@horsecouncil.org if you need assistance in getting in touch with your legislators.

To stay informed about the latest developments on Capitol Hill, please check our newsletter for updates.

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Be Informed!

Read up on political issues (both local and national) and figure out where you stand.

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Get Out & Talk to People

Even if you cannot vote, you can still voice opinions on social media, in your school or local newspaper, or in other public forums. You never know who might be listening.

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Volunteer

If you support a particular candidate, you can work on their campaign by participating in phone banks, doing door-to-door outreach, writing postcards, or volunteering at campaign headquarters.

5 Reasons Why You Should Vote

Elections have consequences for the equine industry

Not voting is giving up your voice.

It’s your money

Voting is an opportunity for positive change in the equine industry

The industry depends on you!

The American Horse Council Urges the Entire Equine Industry to Vote Early!

The American Horse Council encourages everyone to vote. Find out about direct early voting, in-person absentee voting and traditional absentee voting before Election Day. Make your vote count and vote early. You already know you’re busy, and you’re just as likely to be busy Election Day. But don’t miss the opportunity to make your voice heard just because you have to keep your business running on Election Day.

In most states, small business owners and employees can take advantage of early voting or absentee voting to ensure they make their voices heard each election. The commitment of running a business should not stop you or your staff from exercising your right to vote. Contact your state’s Department of Elections or Secretary of State Secretary of State for more information on your options for early and absentee voting.