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New SPLC Action Fund Report Exposes Impact of Extremist Rhetoric on 2024 Election
Report analyzes 27 state and local candidates nationwide, identifying how 69 extremist narratives played a role in their campaign messaging. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund released its second Exposing Extremism in Elections report that uncovers how fringe extremist ideologies have made inroads into mainstream politics. The previous report observed rhetoric, such as the…
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SPLC Action Fund, Voting Rights Coalition and Lawmakers Announce Filing of HB 60 in Alabama
HB 60 and SB 7, filed in August, will safeguard the right to vote for all Alabamians
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- Louisiana
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates U.S. Representative-Elect Cleo Fields of Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — Today, the SPLC Action Fund celebrates the election of Cleo Fields in Louisiana’s sixth district (LA-06). Fields will represent the state’s new majority-Black district in the United States House of Representatives. “The election of Cleo Fields is a victory for Black voters in District 6,” said Brandon Jones, director of political campaigns,…
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SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Re-Elected Orange County Commissioner
FLORIDA— Today, the SPLC Action Fund celebrates the re-election of Nicole Wilson for Orange County Commissioner, District 1. The Action Fund endorsed Wilson during the 2024 election cycle. “Wilson has a track record of fighting for equal rights and environmental protection,” said Madison Hollon, program manager for political campaigns, SPLC Action Fund. “We celebrate…
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- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Newly Elected Court Officials in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund congratulates endorsed candidates for county district court judge and circuit clerk in Alabama. “Chuantae Brown and Karen Dunn Burks are true defenders of democracy and advocates for justice who will protect the rights of Black and Brown Alabamians,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of political campaigns, SPLC…
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- Georgia
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Newly Elected Officials in Georgia
ATLANTA — Today, the SPLC Action Fund congratulates five endorsed candidates on their election in county races statewide. These leaders are ready to advocate for policies that will work in the best interests of all Georgians. “Georgia played a decisive role in another historic election by selecting candidates who are committed to democracy,” said Madison…
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- Alabama
SPLC Action Fund Congratulates Shomari Figures for Historic Win in Alabama’s Congressional District 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund celebrates with voters in Congressional District 2 (AL-02) for electing Shomari Figures to the United States House of Representatives. The newly drawn district will have its first Black representative, with strong roots in the community and a commitment to moving the state forward. “Following years of gerrymandering,…
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Local Endorsements
The SPLC Action Fund makes endorsements in select races throughout the Southeast.
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SPLC Action Fund condemns former President Trump’s New York City rally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund condemns the offensive and racist remarks at former President Trump’s rally in New York City. “The growing Latinx population in the Deep South and throughout this country deserves respect and appreciation, not insults,” said Margaret Huang, president and CEO, SPLC Action Fund. “Hate speech is unacceptable and…
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SPLC Action Fund condena el mitin del expresidente Trump en la ciudad de Nueva York
MONTGOMERY, Alabama. — Hoy, SPLC Action Fund condena los comentarios ofensivos y racistas en el mitin del expresidente Trump en la ciudad de Nueva York. “La creciente población latina en el Deep South y en todo este país merece respeto y aprecio, no insultos”, dijo Margaret Huang, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de SPLC Action Fund.…