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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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…
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- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Erick Allen for Cobb County Commissioner
ATLANTA, Ga. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses Erick Allen in Cobb County elections on April 29, 2025. “We are thrilled to endorse Erick Allen for Cobb County Commissioner. Voters in Cobb County have an incredible opportunity to elect a commissioner who has dedicated their career to advocacy and equity for their community,”…
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- Mississippi
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Sonya Williams-Barnes for Gulfport Mayor
JACKSON, Ms. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses Sonya Williams-Barnes in Gulfport elections on April 1, 2025. “We are thrilled to endorse Sonya Williams-Barnes for mayor of Gulfport. Voters in Gulfport have an incredible opportunity to elect a mayor who has dedicated their career to advocacy and equity for their community,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of SPLC…