The Collective PAC Endorses Candidates in State & Local Races Across Five States

Thursday, March 24th, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government  —  endorsed a slate of candidates for state and local office in California, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. 

California:

• Duke Cooney (Sacramento County Supervisor) is running for Supervisor in Sacramento County. Mr. Cooney is a graduate of Sacramento State University; he plans to create cleaner and safer communities within the county, and uplift the quality of urban planning. 

Georgia:

• Andre Johnson (Gwinnett County Superior Division 2)  is running to be Gwinnett County Court Superior because he has the drive, experience, and integrity to usher in a new wave of criminal justice reform. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Morehouse College and Emory University School of Law. 

 

• Karen Scott Green (Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge) is running to represent Gwinnett County as Superior Court Judge. Mrs. Scott Green is a graduate of Georgia Tech and St. Thomas University School of Law with over 27 years of experience in criminal justice; she is dedicated to bringing fairness and advocacy into the courtroom. 

Indiana:

• Andrea Hunley (Indiana State Senate District 46)  is running to be Indiana State Senator of District 46; she has been a dedicated public servant as an Indianapolis Public Schools Principal for the past ten years. Mrs. Hunley plans to use her dedication to education and the community to lead Indiana on a pathway of success. 

Ohio:

• Rickell Howard Smith (Juvenile Court Judge) is running to represent Hamilton County as a Juvenile Court Judge. Mrs. Howard Smith plans to use her knowledge as a civil rights attorney, child advocate, and juvenile law expert to strengthen the communities of Hamilton County. 

Tennessee:

• Marcus Floyd (General Session Court Judge) is running to represent Nashville as a General Session Court Judge. As a former Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Policy Advisor, and Public Defender; Mr. Floyd is committed to bringing equity, trust, and accountability to the bench. 

 

• Temiika D. Gipson (Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk) is running for re-election in Shelby County. Clerk Gipson aspires to continue mentoring the youth, advocating for employees, creating accountability within justice systems for the community, and technological advancements for the courts. 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.