DeKalb leadership makes history with rare Black leadership

DeKalb leadership makes history with rare Black leadership

State Sen. Gloria Butler was selected by her pears to lead the Democratic caucus in the upper chamber. It is only the second time when caucuses in both Georgia chambers would be led by Black legislators.

Having Black leadership at the top of the Democratic caucuses in the General Assembly better positions them to deal with racial injustice, said state Rep. James Beverly of Macon, who will be the House minority leader when the legislative session begins in January.

Butler will replace outgoing Senate Democratic Leader Steve Henson, who, like Butler, is from Stone Mountain.

Source: AJC

DeKalb Democrats Make Up More Than Ten Percent of Democratic National Convention Georgia Delegates

DeKalb Democrats Make Up More Than Ten Percent of Democratic National Convention Georgia Delegates

DeKalb County Democratic Committee will be well represented at the 2020 Democratic Convention. Those who are active in the county committee or represent DeKalb as an elected official (both former or current) make up over 10% of the Georgia Delegation. In addition, our former County Chair, Barbara Campbell, was elected to serve on the Rules Committee for the Democratic Convention. Barbara Campbell, “I am so honored to represent my state and my denomination on this important committee. This committee as implied sets the rules for the convention.  To have found favor with God and my fellow state committee members is heartwarming.” Here is a breakdown of the delegation based on DCDC membership, leadership and elected representation:

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Run for Party Leader & Elected Official (PLEO) Delegate And At-Large Delegate

Run for Party Leader & Elected Official (PLEO) Delegate And At-Large Delegate

The DEADLINE to file your candidacy to run for Party Leader & Elected Official (PLEO) Delegate AND/OR At-Large Delegate is at 8pm this Thursday, May 28. Find the forms here.

Late submissions cannot be accepted, and there is no opportunity for write-in candidacy, as Intent Forms will be sent to presidential campaigns for review immediately upon the deadline.

Some frequently asked questions/useful information regarding process below:

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