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 races in Arizona. 

• Mr. Akanni Oyegbola is running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 21. Mr. Oyegbola currently serves the City of South Tucson as a City Councilor and is the former acting Mayor of South Tucson City Council. If elected, he plans to strengthen the community through economic development, affordable housing, mental health programming, and financial literacy.

 

• Mrs. Natacha Chavez is running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 22. Mrs. Chavez is an activist and a graduate of the Phoenix Community College. If elected, she plans to advocate for affordable and accessible food programs, funding for youth development programs, and economic development through small businesses. 

 

• Ms. Sarah Tyree is running for Arizona State Senate in District Five. Ms. Tyree is an Arizona native, Army Veteran, activist, and social worker. Currently, she is serving the community as a therapist for communities of color and low-income families.  If elected, Ms. Tyree aspires to create job opportunities, decrease rental and mortgage inflation, and increase funding and access to mental health services.

 

 

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 Gary Chambers to represent Louisiana in the United States Senate.

Mr. Gary Chambers is running to represent Louisiana in the United States Senate. Mr. Chambers is a Baton Rouge native, an entrepreneur, and co-founder of the media outlet, The Rouge Collection. He is also a strong social justice advocate and community organizer. Mr. Chambers embraces the motto “Do Good, Seek Justice”, which empowers him to advocate for the common good and pushes his vision of bringing resources back to the community. If elected, Mr. Chambers aspires to invest in education and job training, and advocate for affordable and accessible healthcare, economic development, gun reform, criminal justice reform, and infrastructure. 

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

“The Collective PAC is proud to endorse Gary Chambers for the United States Senate in Louisiana. Mr. Chambers is a man of the community, an advocate for the disenfranchised, and a dedicated Baton Rouge native determined to change the political climate. We look forward to seeing his advocacy and leadership in action.” 

 

 

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.

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.   

Roe V. Wade Overturned 

The Collective PAC joined millions of Americans in condemning the decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

“The Collective PAC is outraged by the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Since 1973, this country has recognized a woman’s constitutional right to abortions, and since then, countless lives have been saved due to women having access to safe abortions. This decision will not only have major repercussions for women’s healthcare and the quality of life for families across the country, but will also lay the groundwork for untold tragedies as women will be forced to make life-threatening decisions in order to do what they feel is best for their bodies, personal medical decisions, and life situations.”

You can read the full statement on the Supreme Court’s decision here.

Primary Election Victories Throughout the Country 

 The Collective PAC celebrated the primary victories of the following 18 endorsed candidates throughout the month of June.

Iowa: 

• Deidre DeJear  (Governor)

 

California: 

• Dr. Kermit Jones (CA – 03) 
• Sydney Kamlager (CA – 37) 
• Dr. Shirley Weber (Secretary of State)
• Malia Cohen (State Controller)
• Karen Bass (Mayor of Los Angeles)
• Rex Richardson (Mayor of Long Beach)
• Myrlys Stockdale Coleman (Sacramento County Superior Court)
• Mike Gipson (State Assembly in District 65) 

 

Nevada: 

• Steven Horsford (NV – 4)
• Aaron Ford (Attorney General)

 

District of Columbia: 

• Mr. Zachary Parker (City Council Ward 5)

 

Georgia: 

• Representative William Boddie (Labor Commissioner)  
• Imani Barnes (HD – 86)

 

New York: 

• Antonio Delgado (Lieutenant Governor) 
• Letitia James (Attorney General)

 

Illinois: 

• Lauren Underwood (IL -14)
• Kwame Raoul (Attorney General)

 

June Endorsements

The Collective PAC endorsed candidates that advanced to the Georgia run-off elections and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock,  statewide candidates in New York and Illinois, and four more Congressional and Senate candidates. In addition, the PAC endorsed state and local candidates in D.C., Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, and North Carolina.  

#BetOnBlack, Candidate Video Series 

The Collective PAC released new installments of our #BetOnBlack candidate video series. We featured Karin Norington-Reaves, former candidate for Illinois’ First Congressional District, State Senator Mia Mcleod, former candidate for Governor in South Carolina, and Odessa Kelly,  candidate for Tennessee’s seventh Congressional District.

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 our endorsed Illinois candidates on advancing in their races. 

Congressional

• Representative Lauren Underwood is running for re-election for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District. Rep. Underwood is the first woman to hold this particular seat and at 34, became the youngest Black woman ever to be elected to Congress. As a registered nurse and health policy expert, Rep. Underwood brings hands-on experience to her role in Washington. During her first term in office, Rep. Underwood personally introduced 42 pieces of legislation, passed 15 out of the House, and had four bipartisan pieces of legislation signed into law. 

 

Statewide

• Attorney General Kwame Raoul is running for re-election as Attorney General in Illinois. During his tenure, Attorney General Raoul created Illinois’ first Organized Retail Crime Task Force, led the Illinois Crimes Against Children Task Force, and increased funding for the Violent Crimes Victims Assistance Program. If re-elected, Attorney General Raoul plans to keep investing in Illinois through advocating for women’s equal pay, expanding Medicaid to cover birth control and mammograms, and supporting and fighting for safer communities for children and the overall betterment of Illinois.  

 

 

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.