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 state and local candidates in California and Iowa.

California 

• Commissioner Myrlys Stockdale Coleman is running for Sacramento County Superior Court. Commissioner Stockdale Colemen currently serves Sacramento County as the Family Law Commissioner and is a current adjunct professor at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. She is a judicial officer with two decades of experience in the law and nearly 10 years working in courts. If elected, Commissioner Stockdale Coleman plans to continue to preside over cases with understanding, fairness, and integrity.

• Councilmember Rex Richardson is running for mayor of Long Beach, California. Councilmember Richardson currently serves District nine in the City of Long Beach and has been a dedicated public servant since 2014. He is a regional leader with a proven track record of collaboration and problem solving that has helped improve the lives of Long Beach residents. Councilmember Richardson is committed to taking on the city’s biggest challenges, building a new economy for all, and ensuring every person has the jobs, housing, and economic opportunities so that no resident or neighborhood is left behind. 

• Mr. Thomas Allison is running for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge. Mr. Allison currently serves as a legal professor at Valley College and the University of La Verne. He also practices family law, criminal law, and bankruptcy law, among others at his own law firm. In 2021, the Los Angeles County Temporary Judge Program appointed Mr. Allison to serve as a Los Angeles County Volunteer Temporary Judge. If elected, Mr. Allison aspires to use his diverse and well rounded experience to create equitable justice in the courtroom.

 

Iowa 

• Ms. Tiara L. Mays is running for Iowa State House of Representatives District 43. Ms. Mays is a health insurance manager and an author, and because of her continued advocacy for equity in education and healthcare for our state’s most vulnerable populations, was recently elected as the first woman of color to serve on the Heartland Area Education Agency Board of Directors. If elected, Ms. Mays plans to continue to advocate for public education, healthcare reform, and economic development.

 

 

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 all our endorsed candidates in Georgia for advancing in their races and winning their primaries.

Congressional

• Representative Lucy McBath is running for re-election to represent Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. Since her first term, Rep. McBath is proud to have worked on numerous pieces of legislation which have been passed through the House, including universal background checks for all gun sales and Red Flag Laws to limit access to firearms for those who are potentially dangerous.

 

• Marcus Flowers is running to represent Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Mr. Flowers is a proud veteran that has spent his entire career defending the United States. Mr. Flowers shares the values of his district: loyalty, duty, honor, respect, service and a fierce love of country, which led him to run for office against freshman Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green. He believes deeply in bipartisanship and bridge-building and not in vilifying political opponents. 

 

• Representative Nikema Williams is running for re-election to represent Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. Rep. Williams plans to continue her legacy of fighting for voting rights, social justice, accessible healthcare, reproductive rights, and being a sounding board for the unheard. 

 

• Representative Sanford Bishop is running for re-election to represent Georgia’s Second Congressional District. Rep. Bishop has been a champion for Georgia for the past 14 years, if re-elected he plans to continue his legacy of creating job opportunities, safer and stronger communities, and expanding educational opportunities.

 

Statewide

• Ms. Stacey Abrams is running for Governor in Georgia. Ms. Abrams is a seasoned legislator, activist, and national political leader who has been largely credited with helping to register 800,000 new voters in Georgia. As governor, she will help improve the quality of life for all residents and make strategic investments to strengthen the state.

 

State & Local

• Dr. Adrienne Simmons is running for Gwinnett County School Board District Four. Dr. Simmons has been a dedicated servant in public education for 20 years. If elected, she plans to advocate for intentional parent and community engagement, expand educational opportunities, and improve the decision-making process of the board.  Her run-off race will take place on June 21st. 

• Ms. Candice D. McKinley is running for DeKalb School Board District Two. Ms. Candice McKinley is an educator, an advocate, and civil rights lawyer. If elected, Ms. McKinley plans to uplift and improve the educational system in the district. 

• State Representative El-Mahdi Holly is running for re-election in Georgia’s 111th District. Rep. Holly plans to continue to empower his community by creating more job opportunities, fostering stronger communication between the community and law enforcement, and working to protect small businesses. 

• Ms. Joyce Barlow is running for Georgia’s 151st District. Ms. Barlow is a registered  nurse and small business owner. Ms. Barlow plans to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid, increase economic opportunities and funding for education, and accessible broadband.  

 

• Dr. Michelle Morancie is running for the Fulton County School Board. Dr. Morancie is a retired School Psychologist, and if elected she plans to increase staffing to address the mental health and wellness of students and focus on improving the quality of education in the district.  

 

• Mrs. Tanya Miller is running for Georgia State House in District 62. Mrs. Miller is a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer and former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney. If elected, Mrs. Miller aspires to protect voting rights, and advocate for criminal justice reform, safer communities, and accessible healthcare. 

 

 

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 all of our endorsed candidates in Texas for their victories in the run-off.

• State Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX – 30) is running to represent Texas’ 30 Congressional District; she is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney and former President of the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association. Rep. Crockett is the youngest Black woman serving the 87th Legislative Session and is the founder and Vice-Chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and treasurer of the Texas Caucus on Climate. She is passionate about voting rights, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, and advocating for working-class families. 

 

• Ms. Jolanda Jones (State House Representative – 147) is running to represent the 147th District as their State Representative. Ms. Jones is passionate and ready to protect voting rights, expand access to affordable health care, and give kids a first-class education.

 

• Mr. Venton Jones  (State House Representative – 100)  is the founder and CEO of Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network; a nonprofit created to advance the health, social, and economic lifestyle throughout communities in District 100. Mr. Jones is passionate about bringing representation, job opportunities, expanding healthcare, and protecting voting rights of the district he grew up in and flourished in as a child.

 

• Mr. Dexter McCoy (Fort Bend Precinct Four Commissioner)  is running to be the Commissioner of Fort Bend Precinct Four. He plans to invest in neighborhoods, infrastructure, and new technology that will bring new energy to county leadership and maximize their potential.

 

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 all our endorsed candidates in Alabama for advancing in their races and winning their primaries.

• Mr. Wendell Major is running for Attorney General in Alabama. Mr. Major is a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran, former Deputy Sheriff, and currently serves as the first Black Police Chief of the City of Tarrant, Alabama. He has dedicated his entire life to protecting and serving the community.  If elected, he plans to put the safety of every Alabama resident over politics.  

 

• Mr. Wesley Thompson is running for the Alabama House of Representatives in District Three. Mr. Thompson is a local pastor, a substitute teacher, and a community leader, he understands the importance of creating a strong community.  If elected, Mr. Thompson plans to uplift and empower the students in the community and be a sounding board for the voiceless. 

 

 

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.