The Collective Super PAC Releases Statement in support of Kristen Clarke

The Collective Super PAC released a digital ad this morning in support of Kristen Clarke, narrated by actress, writer and producer, Rashida Jones Today, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, co-founders of The Collective, the nation’s largest group of affiliated organizations dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government, […]

Kara Pitek Speaks Out Regarding VA Board of Elections Not Granting Filing Extensions

Prince William County, VA — Kara Pitek, candidate for Delegate for House District 31, spoke out regarding the Virginia Board of Elections disqualification of multiple candidates running for delegate. It was recently announced that three candidates – Richmond City Council member Dr. Michael Jones, Arlington legislative aide and activist Matt Rogers, and Dumfries Town Council […]

Governor Ralph Northam Endorses Terry McAuliffe in Gubernatorial Race

Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he is endorsing his predecessor Former Governor Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Gubernatorial race. Northam is unable to seek reelection due to the Virginia Consitution, which dictates that a governor cannot serve two consecutive terms. He announced his support for McAuliffe saying that the former governor’s previous experience in […]

EVENT: Jennifer Carroll Foy & Rep. Lauren Underwood on Black Mortality Rates (5:00 PM)

Join Virginia gubernatorial candidate and former 2nd-District Delegate, Jennifer Carroll Foy, for a virtual town hall on the topic of Black mortality rates tonight at 5:00 PM featuring Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) sponsor of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act aimed at fighting the Black maternal mortality rate across America.  “Today Rep. Lauren Underwood is […]

McClellan Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and HIV Modernization Bills Signed Into Law

Today, Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (SB1310) and HIV Law Modernization bill (SB 1138) were signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam. The bills will protect domestic workers from discrimination and harassment, and reform outdated and ineffective 1980s-era laws that criminalize HIV. These bills are among the ten McClellan bills that […]

Delegate Lashrecse Aird Endorses Rod Hall for VA-HD-31

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Delegate Lashrecse Aird (D-63rd) recently announced her endorsement of Rod Hall’s campaign in Virginia’s 31st District.  Delegate Aird is a bold change-maker in the Commonwealth, fiercely leading the charge on issues such as criminal justice reform, fighting for our labor community, and so much more. The youngest woman ever elected […]

Who Is Lee Carter?

Lee Carter is known for being the only Democratic Socialist elected in the Virginia General Assembly. He has often received criticism from Republicans, who went so far as to call for his resignation, as well as his Democratic colleagues in the House of Delegates. Some people would even call him an extremist, but does that […]

The Collective PAC Endorses Four Local Virginia Leaders

Today, The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political representation and power across all levels of government, endorsed eight candidates for election and reelection to state and local offices in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and Virginia. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the […]