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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Peter Hubbard for Georgia’s Public Service Commission
ATLANTA, Ga. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed Peter Hubbard in his race to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), the elected body responsible for setting rates for utilities like electricity, gas and telecommunications. Hubbard, who is running for the District 3 seat, has deep knowledge of the energy industry, having founded…
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- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Portia Shepherd for Mayor of Uniontown
MONTGOMERY, Ala —Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed Portia Shepherd in the race for mayor of Uniontown, Alabama. A community advocate with deep roots in the town, Shepherd currently serves as executive director of BlackBelt Women Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to providing culturally sensitive support services to individuals in crisis and to promoting environmental justice.…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for Reelection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorsed Randall Woodfin in his campaign for reelection to serve as mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to assuming office as mayor, Woodfin, who is a native of the city, served his community in numerous capacities including in the Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services, as an…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Patrick Braxton for Mayor of Newbern
Montgomery, Ala. – Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorsed Patrick Braxton in his campaign for reelection to serve as mayor of Newbern, Alabama. Although Mayor Braxton — who is Newbern’s first Black mayor — was elected to the seat in 2020, the town’s previous administration removed him from office shortly after the election and…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Ciara Smith for Mayor of Anniston
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorsed Interim Mayor of Anniston Ciara Smith in her bid to retain the mayorship in the upcoming municipal elections later this month. Smith served as vice mayor of Anniston, Alabama, for almost five years before being elevated to the role of mayor in May, following the…
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- News
- Mississippi
New SPLC Action Fund Poll Shows Mississippi Senate Race Could Be in Play
By Brandon Jones, Director of Political Campaigns, SPLC Action Fund Democrats face an uphill battle to retake the Senate in 2026 and are pinning their hopes on elections in North Carolina and Maine. However, a new poll from the SPLC Action Fund shows that a path to turning the Senate blue could run through the…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Barbara Drummond for Mayor of Mobile
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses Mobile mayoral candidate Barbara Drummond. The former Alabama state representative and Public Affairs Director for Mobile County has dedicated her life to serving citizens of Mobile by improving city services and fighting for resources for families and local businesses. Her track record includes securing $11.4…
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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Dr. Alicia Johnson for Public Service Commission in District 2
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses Dr. Alicia Johnson for Public Service Commission in District 2. “In 2024, Georgia voters sent a clear message to politicians at the federal, state and local levels: the cost of living is unsustainable for hardworking families,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of SPLC Action Fund. “As…
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- Press Release
- Mississippi
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Mississippi Municipal Candidates
JACKSON, Ms. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses the following municipal candidates in Mississippi’s general election taking place on June 3, 2025: This slate of candidates “represents the values, work ethic, and a strong commitment to improving the lives of all Mississippians,” said Madison Hollon, program manager, SPLC Action Fund. “Local leaders have…
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- Louisiana
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Marshall Simien for Lake Charles Mayor
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses Marshall Simien in the Lake Charles Mayoral elections on May 3, 2025. “We are proud to endorse Marshall Simien for Mayor of Lake Charles. Voters have a unique chance to elect a true hometown leader who deeply understands their needs,” said Madison Hollon, program…