Throughout 2022, The Collective PAC will provide pertinent updates every month on our work to support Black candidates running nationwide, as well as results of key research projects and groundbreaking initiatives we’ll be undertaking as we work to increase Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government. 

As We Look to November

The Collective PAC’s endorsed candidates have made great progress this election season. 

• We have endorsed 253 candidates this election cycle
• 13 of our candidates have won their general election 
• 188 of our candidates will be on the November general election ballot 
• 38 Federal candidates are running in 18 states 
• 27 Statewide candidates are running in 18 states 
• 123 state and local candidates are running in 31 states 

 

Primary Election Victories  

The Collective PAC celebrated the primary election victories of the following endorsed candidates:

Massachusetts

• Ms. Andrea Campbell 
• Lydia Edwards

 

Rhode Island 

• Sabina Matos 

 

September Endorsements

The Collective PAC endorsed six more candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and 42 candidates for state and local races across the country. 

 

 

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.

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 42 candidates for state and local races across 23 states. 

Alabama 

• Ms. Pamela J. Laffitte, Secretary of State 
• Mrs. Kim Lewis, Alabama State Senate, District 2
• Ms. Shakita Armstrong, Madison County School Board, District 4 

California 

• Dr. Corey Jackson, California State Assembly, District 60
• Councilman Tyller Williamson, Mayor of Monterey, CA
• Councilman Justin Cummings, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, District 3
• Mr. Uduak-Joe Ntuk, Long Beach City College Board of Trustees 

Colorado 

• State Representative Jennifer Bacon, Colorado House of Representatives District 7

Connecticut 

• Mr. Erick Russell, State Treasurer

Delaware 

• Mr. Terrell Williams, Delaware State Representative, District 9

Florida 

• Dr. Kai Rush, Largo City Commission, Seat 5
• Mr. Fredd Atkins, Sarasota County Commission, District 2

Georgia 

• State Representative Jasmine Clark, Georgia House of Representatives, District 108
• Commissioner Marlene Fosque, Gwinnett County District 4 

Kansas 

• Mrs. Jeanna Repass, Secretary of State 

Kentucky 

• Ms. Shayla Lynch, Lexington City Council, District 2 

Louisiana  

• Mr .Royce Duplessis, Louisiana State Senate, District 5
• Mayor Adrian Perkins, Mayor of Shreveport, LA

Maryland 

• Delegate Shawn Perry, Maryland State Senate, District 2 
• Mrs. Courtney Buiniskis, Maryland House of Delegates, District 30B
• Councilman Andre Johnson, Mayland House of Delegates, District 34A

Michigan 

• Mr. Maurice Imhoff, Michigan House of Representatives, District 46
• Mrs. Arianne Slay, 22nd Circuit Court Judge, Washtenaw

Minnesota 

• State Representative Esther Agbaje, Minnesota House of Representatives District 59B

Nebraska  

• Mr. Michael Young, Nebraska State Legislature, District 18

New Hampshire 

• Mrs. Shoshanna Kelly, New Hampshire Executive Council, District 5

New Jersey 

• Mr. Dallas Barr, Hamilton School Board 

North Carolina  

• State Senator Natalie Murdock, North Carolina State Senate, District 20 
• State Representative James Gailliard, North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 
• Ms. Dajma Livingtonson, Wake County Board of Education, District 6

Ohio  

• State Representative Latyna Humphrey, Ohio House of Representatives, District 2
• Ms. Troy Greenfield, Ohio House of Representatives, District 17 
• State Representative Phil Robinson, Ohio House of Representatives, District 19
• Mrs. Leronda Jackson, Ohio House of Representatives, District 39
• Magistrate Kani Hightower, Domestic Relations Court Judge 
• Mr. Bernard Mundy, Hamilton County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas

Rhode Island  

• Councilman John Goncalves, Providence City Council Ward 1

Tennessee  

• Mrs. Charlane Oliver, Tennessee State Senate, District 19
• Mrs. Ruby Powell-Dennis, Tennessee State Senate, District 31 

Texas  

• Rev. Irvin Lynn Barrett, Collin County Justice of the Peace 

Virginia  

• Mr. Phillip Jones, Mayor of Newport News, VA 

Washington  

• Mr. Matthew Macklin, Washington State Legislature, District 26 

 

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.

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 five candidates for the United States House of Representatives in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio, and one candidate for the United States Senate in Arkansas.

Arkansas

• Ms. Natalie James is running to represent Arkansas in the United States Senate. Ms. James started her career as a realtor which led to her being appointed to the City of Little Rock Landing Commission, which partners owners with blight properties to improve and invest in the neighborhood. In 2021 she was appointed to serve as Chair of the Branch Political Action Committee for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). If elected, Ms. James aspires to expand access to affordable healthcare by improving the Affordable Healthcare Act, invest in public education, and revoke tax breaks for corporations and prioritizing assistance and investment for small businesses.

• Dr. Quintessa Hathaway is running to represent Arkansas’s Second Congressional District. Dr. Hathaway has served the community as a tenured educator for the past 14 years and has personally conducted voter registration drives across three states for three presidential elections and five congressional cycles. She is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and lead consultant of Q. Hathaway & Associates, LLC; a results-driven education consulting and professional development provider. If elected, Dr. Hathaway plans to transform pre-kindergarten through higher education, expand voter’s rights and mobilization, and advocate for economic empowerment and development. 

 

Florida

• Mr. Maxwell Frost is running for Florida’s Tenth Congressional District. Mr. Frost currently serves as a national organizer with the American Civil Liberties Union. He is dedicated to fighting for justice and in 2020 led a youth voter turnout program with a record turnout, which helped hold a Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, flip the majority in the U.S. Senate, and helped elect President Biden. If elected, Mr. Frost aspires to end gun violence, transform the criminal justice system, expand medicare to be inclusive, and end the climate crisis. 

 

Georgia

• Mrs. Liz Johnson is running for Georgia’s 12th Congressional District. For over 20 years, Mrs. Johnson has served the Georgia Democratic Party at the county, district, and state levels. She has served on the Statesboro Regional Library Board, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, and a school zoning board. If elected, Mrs. Johnson aspires to advocate for security for senior citizens and veterans, accessible healthcare, and safer communities.

 

Maryland

• Mr. Glenn Ivey is running for Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District. Mr. Ivey formerly served as the State Attorney in Prince George’s County in Maryland and Assistant U.S. Attorney; where he created Prince George’s County Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit and a mortgage fraud unit. He’s running to create job opportunities, ensure accessible healthcare and housing, and create accountability in our justice system. 

 

Ohio

• Dr. Vanessa Enoch is running for Ohio’s Eighth Congressional District. Dr. Enoch is a  community organizer, educator, business owner, and public policy and business consultant. Dr. Enoch’s business Cultural Impact LLC, specializes in management consulting services that ensure business growth and expansion. Currently, she oversees the creation of two trauma centers for PTSD treatment for the community in Cincinnati, Ohio. If elected, Dr. Enoch plans to end mass incarceration, provide access to affordable healthcare, and increase the support of small businesses. 

 

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to endorse Natalie James and Dr. Quintessa Hathaway in Arkansas,  Maxwell Frost in Florida,  Liz Johnson in Georgia, Glenn Ivey in Maryland, and Dr. Vanessa Enoch in Ohio for the general election. These change-makers know what it takes to move things forward in Washington and relentlessly and courageously fight for their communities. They are among an increasing number of Black candidates running this midterm cycle, and with their voices and victories, we are one step closer to achieving equity within government.” 

 

 

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.

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 — congratulates Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos on winning her primary.

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is running for re-election as Lieutenant Governor in Rhode Island. Lt. Governor Matos is a graduate of Rhode Island College and the Latina Leadership Institute and Leadership for a Future.  Before being sworn into office, she served ten years on the Providence City Council. She made history in 2021 by becoming the first Black and Latina person and the second woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor. During her tenure, Lt. Governor Matos raised private funds for the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund, the relief fund was created for extending financial support to military families.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to congratulate Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos winning her primary race. Lt. Governor Matos is continuing her legacy of advocacy and putting the needs of all Rhode Island residents first by investing in affordable and accessible housing and year-round youth development programs. We are excited to be helping this transformative leader continue on her mission of fighting for democracy in November.”

 

 

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.