SPLC Action Fund

Municipal elections

SPLC Action Fund endorses Jae’Ques K. Brown for Greenville mayor

The SPLC cited his initiatives to eliminate poverty and economic inequality, addressing infrastructure issues and hosting town halls.

September 8, 2025

SPLC Action Fund backs Randall Woodfin in Birmingham mayoral race

The civil rights advocacy group cited Woodfin’s record on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization ahead of August 26 municipal elections.

August 12, 2025

SPLC Action Fund endorses Figures

The general election is now less than a month away with polls opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Jacob Holmes

October 14, 2024

The SPLC Action Fund is looking to support candidates in eight Alabama cities

The SPLC Action Fund plans to support candidates for municipal office in eight Alabama cities in 2025, focusing on underrepresented Black communities and enhancing local representation.

Chance Phillips

May 23, 2024

New SPLC memo warns 2nd Congressional win is not a foregone conclusion for Dems

A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District.

Patrick Darrington

February 12, 2024

Alabama’s 2nd District voters seek progressive representation, new poll reveals key issues

The poll also revealed nuanced concerns among voters: 20 percent are primarily worried about voting rights, while 15 percent are focused on inflation and rising costs, and 12 percent on making health care more affordable.

Bill Britt

December 27, 2023

SPLC Action Fund endorses Donald, Bell

Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County.

Jacob Holmes

September 19, 2022

Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage

The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.

Jacob Holmes

July 22, 2022

SPLC Action Fund endorses two in 10th Judicial Circuit races

Those endorsed are Tiara Hudson and Paul Rand, both public defenders in the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office.

Eddie Burkhalter

May 4, 2022