State and Local Leaders Endorse Amanda Hollowell for Congress
Latest endorsements including state representatives, city council members, and current candidates show growing support in open race
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.
The following officials are the latest to endorse Hollowell:
Derek Mallow, Georgia State Senator, District 2
Anne Allen Westbrook, Georgia State Representative, District 163
Edna Jackson, Georgia State Representative, District 165, Former Mayor of Savannah
Otis S. Johnson, Former Mayor of Savannah
Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, Board of Public Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, District 2, Candidate for Savannah-Chatham County School Board President
Patrick Underwood, Walthourville City Council
Yterenickia “YT” Bell, Clarkston City Council
Dr. Katrena Felder, Former City Commissioner, City of Waycross
Dr. Everton Blair, Jr., Candidate for U.S. Congress, Georgia District 13, Former Chairman, Gwinnett County School Board
Otha Thornton, Candidate for Georgia State School Superintendent
Joshua Wilkerson, Candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 19
Lavetris “Vee” Singleton, Community Advocate
“As I travel across the district, it’s clear that voters are ready for a representative who puts the people first. I am honored to earn the endorsement of leaders from across the state, and I am grateful to every person who has supported our campaign to put power, policy, and progress back in the hands of the people,” said Amanda Hollowell, candidate for U.S. Congress.
“With Trump’s ongoing assaults against our communities and politicians too tepid to meet the moment, Amanda is the type of fighter and colleague I want alongside me in the halls of Congress.” said Dr. Everton Blair, Jr. candidate for U.S. Congress in District 13, who endorsed Hollowell today.
Georgia’s First Congressional District is currently held by six-term Republican Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, who is vacating it to run for the U.S. Senate. Amanda Hollowell will officially qualify for the race on Thursday, March 5, and the primary election will be held on May 19.
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ABOUT AMANDA HOLLOWELL FOR CONGRESS
Amanda Hollowell is a nationally recognized political strategist and the Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change, the country’s largest online racial justice organization. She brings decades of experience in organizing, advocacy, and leadership to the campaign trail, with deep roots in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.
Amanda has led transformative campaigns for voting rights, economic justice, and healthcare across the South and beyond. She has mobilized thousands of volunteers, managed multimillion-dollar initiatives, and helped push progressive policies from ideas into action. Prior to joining Color Of Change, Amanda directed national organizing at When We All Vote and led campaign strategy at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and 9to5 Georgia.
Her leadership has earned recognition from Essence, Forbes, USA Today, Black Enterprise, and honors from organizations including Georgia Trend Magazine, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Savannah Business Journal’s Generation Next Award.
But Amanda’s most important title is mom and caregiver. Her son, Joah—an alum of Savannah’s public school system and a college student-athlete—and her father, a veteran she cares for full-time, remain her greatest motivation.
For more information about Amanda Hollowell for Congress, please visit amandaforga.com.
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