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Amanda Hollowell for Congress Looks Forward to Runoff Election
SAVANNAH, GA (May 19, 2026) — As of this evening, Amanda Hollowell advanced to the Democratic runoff in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, a campaign driven by grassroots organizing, coalition building, and strong community support throughout Coastal and South Georgia. She will face off with Joyce Griggs, in the June 16th election.
Amanda Hollowell Announces Major Endorsements in GA-01 Congressional Race
SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2026) — Amanda Hollowell, candidate for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, announced a growing coalition of endorsements from local and national leaders and organizations, reflecting strong momentum behind her campaign for working families across Coastal Georgia.
Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II Endorses Amanda Hollowell for Congress
SAVANNAH, GA (April 22, 2026) — Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II of Savannah endorsed Democrat Amanda Hollowell’s campaign for Congress. Since launching her campaign in August 2025, Hollowell has met with community members across the district to hear their concerns and share her vision to put power, policy, and progress back in the hands of the people.
State and Local Leaders Endorse Amanda Hollowell for Congress
SAVANNAH, GA (March 3, 2026) — Today, leaders from Georgia’s First Congressional District and across the state endorsed Democrat Amanda Hollowell’s campaign for Congress. Since launching her campaign in August 2025, Hollowell has met with community members from Chatham, Liberty. Glynn, Ware, Wayne, Camden, Appling counties and more to hear their concerns and share her vision to put power, policy, and progress back in the hands of the people. Today’s endorsements are a clear demonstration of the support Hollowell has earned and the coalition she is forming to win the open seat in November.
Amanda Hollowell for Congress Appoints First Round of Senior Advisors
SAVANNAH, GA (November 18, 2025) – Amanda Hollowell for Congress announced its first slate of Senior Advisor appointments today, bringing together a diverse group of organizers, strategists, and community leaders to guide the campaign through the 2026 cycle.
Endorsements & Distinctions
Organizations
Political Revolution
50501 Movement
Black Voters Matter Action PAC
The PAC for Georgia’s Youth
Savannah Indivisible
Pop Girlies for Progressives
Inseparable Action Mental Health Now Mental Health Candidate 2026
Officials
Dr. Alicia M. Johnson, Georgia Public Service Commissioner, District 2
Derek Mallow, Georgia State Senator, District 2
Anne Allen Westbrook, Georgia State Representative, District 163
Hon. Edna Jackson, Georgia State Representative, District 165, Former Mayor of Savannah, GA
Ruwa Romman, Georgia State Representative, District 97, Candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 7
Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor of Savannah, GA
Hon. Otis S. Johnson, Former Mayor of Savannah, GA
Dr. Ann Levett, Retired Superintendent, Savannah-Chatham County School Board President
Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, Former Candidate for Savannah-Chatham County School Board President, Former Board of Public Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, District 2
Patrick Underwood, Walthourville City Council
Yterenickia “YT” Bell, Clarkston City Council
Dr. Katrena Felder, Former Waycross City Commissioner
Patti Hewitt, Former Nominee for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 1
Wade Herring, Former Nominee for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 1
Pat Wilver, Former Candidate for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 1
Randy Zurcher, Former Candidate for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 1
Barbara Gooby, Former Candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 1
Kendra Clark, Former Candidate for Georgia State House of Representatives, District 165
Laurie Thompson, Former Candidate for Georgia State House of Representatives, District 167
Dr. Everton Blair, Jr., Former Candidate for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 13, Former Chairman, Gwinnett County School Board
Otha Thornton, Former Candidate for Georgia State School Superintendent
Joshua Wilkerson, Candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 19
Hermina Glass-Hill, Award-Winning Historian & Environmental Justice Activist, Governor’s Award Recipient
Lavetris “Vee” Singleton, Community Advocate
Articles & Podcasts
Invitations to NAACP Liberty County forum draw candidate debate
Savannah Housing & Cost of Living Crisis | Amanda Hollowell Interview LIVE
Who will be Southeast Georgia's next U.S. House Rep? 15 candidates vie for District 1 seat
Democrats up for coastal Georgia's U.S. House seat make their cases
Democrats vie for support at 1st Congressional District candidate forum
Savannah Indivisible to host forum for Democratic U.S. House candidates
Georgia’s 1st District Democratic candidates unite on health care policies
Who qualified? Coastal Georgia's U.S. House race draws 14 candidates
State and Local Leaders Endorse Amanda Hollowell for Congress
Black woman killed in car crash involving a man fleeing ICE in Savannah, GA
In Second Term, Trump Acts to Eliminate America’s Multiracial Democracy
Enough is Enough’ rally in Forsyth Park draws hundreds of diverse community members
OPINION, Voices, Amanda Hollowell: The moment a time for role playing
GBPI Strategic Campaigns Director Discusses Georgia’s 2021 Legislative Session
Amanda Hollowell column: Time to face Georgia’s maternal mortality crisis
OPINION, Voices, Amanda Hollowell: Race-forward policies needed in response to pandemic
Amanda Hollowell column: Tax credit would boost Georgia families
Amanda Hollowell column: The state budget and what it means for Georgians
The COVID Safety Net: Georgia Budget and Policy Institute Talks
Anger, Fear, Hope, Power and the Joy of Resistance: An Oral History of the Women's March of 2017
You Ask, WE Answers: Episode 13 Safety Net Programs Ft. Georgia Budget & Policy Institute
Talking Growing up Black in White America with Amanda Hollowell
How When We All Vote Shaped The Culture Of Our Democracy And Turned Out Voters In 2022
2018 Georgia Women’s Movement Spring Event: “March Into the Archives”
