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- Press Release
- Mississippi
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Ken Featherstone for Reelection
JACKSON, Miss. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed Ken Featherstone, who is seeking a second term as mayor of Indianola, Mississippi. In his time as mayor of Indianola, Featherstone has prioritized a five-point plan to improve the city, focused on reducing and preventing crime, providing more services for youth, supporting the health and wellness…
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- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Four Candidates in Georgia Council Elections
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed four candidates running for City Council in Georgia’s upcoming municipal elections who can help usher in fresh leadership throughout the state. Barney Young Jr. received an endorsement in his race to represent Ward 2 on the Douglasville City Council. A senior technology architect and director, Young has…
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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Sam Foster for Mayor of Marietta
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed Sam Foster in his race to serve as the next mayor of Marietta, Georgia. An IT systems engineer who first came to Marietta to attend Kennesaw State University, Foster has since become an engaged community advocate, helping to found A Better Cobb, a nonprofit dedicated to improving…
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- News
- Louisiana
How to Rebuild Democratic Coalitions in the South: A Case Study of Lake Charles
Next year’s midterm elections offer the Democrats an opportunity to win back power in one or both chambers of Congress and act as a check to the largely unrestrained Trump administration. But a blue wave in 2026 is far from certain. In addition to a tough Senate map and redistricting battles that could cost them…
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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses LaRhonda Patrick and Erica Pope in Upcoming Georgia Elections
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed two Georgia candidates in their upcoming November races for local office. LaRhonda Patrick received an endorsement for her reelection campaign to serve another term as mayor of Warner Robins, Georgia. A native of the city and former city attorney, Patrick is the first Black female mayor in…
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- Press Release
- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Candidates in Sandy Springs Elections
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed two candidates in the upcoming local elections in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The first endorsement was for mayoral candidate Dontaye Carter, an outspoken community advocate and communications professional, who has served locally as the vice president of the Atlanta NAACP and as chair of the North Fulton…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Eldridge Jackson Jr. for Mayor of Jackson, Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Today, the SPLC Action Fund endorsed Eldridge Jackson Jr. in the runoff election for mayor of Jackson, Alabama. A native of the city, Jackson Jr. has committed to supporting small businesses and providing more recreational opportunities for youth in an effort to encourage revitalization of the area. His campaign has centered on…
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- News
- Louisiana
An Upswing in the Off Years: A Look at Voter Turnout in Louisiana
For all of the battles that voting rights activists have fought throughout American history to preserve and expand access to the ballot box, many people who are eligible to vote still don’t participate in elections. Some face logistical hurdles like a lack of transportation to the polls. Others may fall victim to voter suppression tactics…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Jae’Ques K. Brown for Greenville Mayor in Upcoming Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The SPLC Action Fund is proud to endorse Greenville mayoral candidate Jae’Ques K. Brown for the Sept. 23 runoff election. Brown currently serves as city councilman for District 4. Under his leadership, he led initiatives to eliminate poverty and economic inequality by reducing crime, addressing infrastructure issues such as drainage and litter…
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- Press Release
- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Endorses Barbara Drummond and Portia Shepherd for Upcoming Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The SPLC Action Fund is proud to endorse mayoral candidatesBarbara Drummond and Portia Shepherd for the upcoming Sept. 23 runoff election. These two candidates are dedicated community-focused public servants with a proven track record of improving the lives of others through government and non-profit work. Barbara Drummond, Mobile mayoral candidate Portia Shepherd,…