The Collective Newsletter — Endorsements, Upcoming Events & More

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ If you want to help The Collective PAC build Black political power up and down the ballot, and across the country, then you’re in the right place. If you'd like to unsubscribe [click here.]( The Collective PAC’s Investment and Impact During the 2021-2022 election cycle, The Collective PAC contributed over approximately $700,000 to help elect our candidates through direct contributions to their campaigns. We also bundled over $333,823 for federal and statewide candidates from tens of thousands of our members and donors. The direct investments made to these campaigns were able to help our candidates establish and grow their voter outreach and engagement initiatives. Additionally, we highlighted our endorsed candidates through our email and social media platforms and worked directly with many of our candidates on earned media outreach and revamping their social media efforts. In 2022, The Collective PAC organized 11 text banks with over 900 volunteers engaging in voter contact for some of our high priority races in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Ohio, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Through these organizing efforts, we were able to reach over 3.1 million Black voters, encouraging them to use their power at the ballot box. January in Review This past January we saw the historic inaugurations of Maryland’s first Black Governor, Wes Moore; Pennsylvania’s first Black Lieutenant Governor, Austin Davis; the first Black Attorneys General of Massachusetts and Maryland, Andrea Campbell and Anthony Brown, respectively; and Connectitut’s first Black State Treasurer, Erick Russel. January also saw the swearing in of the largest class of the Congressional Black Caucus in U.S. history. The Collective PAC collaborated with our partners from The Latino Victory Fund and AAPI Victory Fund to host the first-ever Tri-Caucus swearing-in and welcome reception for members of the 118th Congress on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. There were over 15 Members of Congress from the Black, Latinx, and AANHPI communities at the gathering. Several senior staff from the White House and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge were also in attendance. The Work Ahead So far this cycle, The Collective PAC has endorsed [Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan]( for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in February’s upcoming special election to fill the seat of the late Representative Donald McEachin. If elected, Senator McClellan will become the first Black woman to represent the commonwealth of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives. Our ultimate goal is to endorse at least 100 Black candidates running for state and local office in 2023, as we work to expand Black representation across all levels of government. Specifically, our priority states for statewide and state legislative races are: Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia. We will also focus on several mayoral races in key major cities across the country including Chicago, Denver, Houston and Philadelphia. When we have elected officials who reflect and respect the diversity of our communities, we have a government that is more effective and more responsive to the needs of their constituents. We know that the ripple effect of this election as it pertains to the prowess of Black candidates, will be felt for years to come. The Collective in the News - Al Dia News - [Latino Victory Project, other groups, urge DNC to approve 2024 Democratic presidential primary calendar]( - Politico - [POLITICO Playbook PM: Speaker clash heads for 8th ballot]( - Times - [House Democrats Pick Top Leadership That Includes Zero White Men—A First for Congress]( - Essence - [HOME · NEWS Why Aren't More Black Candidates Winning?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for being a part of The Collective Fam! Be sure to follow us on social media (Twitter/IG: @collectivepac) for the latest updates and join us at an upcoming virtual event. Also, don't hesitate to email us at info@collectivepac.org if you have any questions or need additional information. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Since our inception in 2016, we have helped 110 candidates win general elections at the local, state and federal levels. We strive to support the next wave of progressive and unapologetic Black candidates who will usher in a sea of change in our political system while helping America fulfill its promise of democracy by creating a government that will truly be for the people and of the people.  [Twitter](  [Facebook](  ‚ [DONATE »]( [DONATE MONTHLY »]( To Donate by Check: PO Box 15320, DC 20003 Paid for by the Collective PAC; not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. [Click here to unsubscribe from the Collective PAC's email list.]( Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from The Collective PAC, please [click here](.