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Indiana’s Zay makes push to secure seat in Congress

January 31, 2024

Indiana independent auto dealer and former President of the Indiana Independent Automobile Dealers Association Andy Zay wants to be a strong voice for the industry in Washington, D.C.

Zay, a sitting Republican state senator, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Indiana’s Third Congressional District. The Republican Primary for the race is May 7. Zay is one of 10 candidates in the crowded field.

Zay attended the NIADA Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., and the BHPH Dealer Forum in Indianapolis, Ind., speaking on the benefits of having a fellow independent auto dealer in Congress.

“I’m running for Congress because I believe we need leadership in Washington. We are in desperate need of a representative who will work to cut stifling red tape, bring the right-to-repair policy to the front of the line, and get the CFPB off the back of the auto industry,” Zay said.

“In Washington, I’ll be a voice and a vote for retail auto dealers across our country and fight back against harmful policies. In fact, I will be the only legislator in Congress representing independent car dealers.

Zay has been reaching out to the industry for support to help raise campaign funds. Information on how to contribute is available at andyzay.com.

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The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) is among the nation’s largest trade associations, representing the used motor vehicle industry comprised of some 40,000 licensed used car dealers. Since 1946, NIADA has represented the voice and interests of used car dealers at the federal level in Washington D.C. Coupled with its state association network across the country, NIADA’s grass-roots framework provides a dual layer of advocacy unmatched in the used motor vehicle industry. For 75 years, NIADA has engineered programs and leveraged technology to fulfill its mission to advance, educate and promote the independent used car dealer. NIADA members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics of duty, honor and integrity, and believe in the advancement of small business in support of the free-market system. More information about NIADA, visit www.niada.com.