Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released a statement regarding the 2024 elections.

"ICBA and the nation’s community bankers congratulate the winners of last night’s elections and look forward to working with them on the key policy issues affecting community banks and the communities they serve," she stated.

Romero Rainey emphasized ICBA's commitment to representing community banking as a bipartisan voice. "ICBA remains dedicated to exclusively representing the nation’s community banking industry as the bipartisan voice for our industry. We will continue working with policymakers to support community banks, promote local economic growth, and keep credit flowing to consumers and small businesses in local communities nationwide."

In light of the congressional election results, ICBA has released an analysis providing insights into what these outcomes mean for community banks.

The Independent Community Bankers of America aims to foster an environment where community banks can thrive through advocacy, education, and innovation. America's community banks are recognized for their relationship-based business model, which channels deposits into local neighborhoods, creating jobs and fostering economic prosperity.

For further details about ICBA's initiatives, visit their website at icba.org.