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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Newly Elected Officials in Georgia
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund congratulates five endorsed candidates on their election in county races statewide. These leaders are ready to advocate for policies that will work in the best interests of all Georgians. “Georgia played a decisive role in another historic election by selecting candidates who are committed to democracy,” said Madison…
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- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Shomari Figures for Historic Win in Alabama’s Congressional District 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund celebrates with voters in Congressional District 2 (AL-02) for electing Shomari Figures to the United States House of Representatives. The newly drawn district will have its first Black representative, with strong roots in the community and a commitment to moving the state forward. “Following years of gerrymandering,…
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Local Endorsements
The SPLC Action Fund makes endorsements in select races throughout the Southeast.
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SPLC Action Fund condemns former President Trump’s New York City rally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund condemns the offensive and racist remarks at former President Trump’s rally in New York City. “The growing Latinx population in the Deep South and throughout this country deserves respect and appreciation, not insults,” said Margaret Huang, president and CEO, SPLC Action Fund. “Hate speech is unacceptable and…
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SPLC Action Fund condena el mitin del expresidente Trump en la ciudad de Nueva York
MONTGOMERY, Alabama. — Hoy, SPLC Action Fund condena los comentarios ofensivos y racistas en el mitin del expresidente Trump en la ciudad de Nueva York. “La creciente población latina en el Deep South y en todo este país merece respeto y aprecio, no insultos”, dijo Margaret Huang, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de SPLC Action Fund.…
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- Florida
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Candidates in Key Florida Runoff Races
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed candidates for school board and county commissioner in runoff races that will be decided on Nov. 5, 2024. Endorsed candidates include: Hank Rogers, running for Duval County School Board for District 5, hopes to prioritize student needs on the school board. A dedicated public servant, Rogers…
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- Press Release
- Federal
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Figures and Fields in New Congressional Districts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. and BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund announced endorsements in two newly-drawn, majority-Black congressional districts in Alabama and Louisiana. “For far too long, Alabama and Louisiana have unlawfully diminished the political power of Black voters through gerrymandering,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of political campaigns for the SPLC Action Fund.…
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- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Three Candidates in Alabama Court Races
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed two candidates for county district court judge and one candidate for circuit clerk ahead of Alabama’s general elections on Nov. 5, 2024. These candidates have a record of service in their communities and a commitment to protecting the rights of Black and brown Alabamians. “In a…
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- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund condemns Georgia State Election Board decision to hand count ballots
ATLANTA — Friday, the Georgia State Election Board voted to approve a new rule to hand count ballots, just weeks before polls open. The rules were approved despite opposition from the Georgia attorney general, secretary of state, and association of county election officials. “Requiring every county in Georgia to hand count ballots before certification threatens Georgia’s well established,…
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SPLC Action Fund Endorses Candidates in Louisiana Municipal Races
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed two candidates for municipal office in Baton Rouge and Amite City. These endorsements come as Louisiana local and state officials have doubled down on an extremist-backed agenda that aims to divide communities and diminish quality of life for residents. “Divisive rhetoric and policies have no…