Florida
Elijah Manley
State House, Florida State House District 99
From Ballotpedia: "Elijah Manley (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 99. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022."
Elijah faces two Democrats in the primary on August 23rd. One of the Democrats won a Special Election for this District in Jan 22. Elijah ran in that primary and possibly can build his base sufficiently to be able to win against the current incumbent. Progressives should be supporting Elijah NOW so that he can win the August 23rd primary. If he wins the primary, he will run unopposed in the General Election. Progressives in his District should get out the vote for him and vote for him in the primary.
Dotie Joseph
State House, Florida State House District 108
From Ballotpedia: "Dotie Joseph (Democratic Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 108. She assumed office on November 6, 2018. Her current term ends on November 8, 2022."
Dotie faces two Democratic challengers in the primary on August 23rd. Progressives should be supporting her re-election NOW so that she can build a base sufficient to win the primary. If Dotie wins the primary, she will run unopposed in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives in her District should be working to get out the vote, and should plan to vote for her in the primary and Genearl Election.
Jeremy Matlow
City Commission, Tallahassee, Florida
From Ballotpedia: "Jeremy Matlow is a member of the Tallahassee City Commission in Florida, representing Seat 3. He assumed office on November 19, 2018. His current term ends on November 21, 2022.
Matlow is running for re-election to the Tallahassee City Commission to represent Seat 3 in Florida. He is on the ballot in the primary on August 23, 2022."
Jeremy is being challenged by one other candidate in the primary. Unfortunately, it is being reported by Our Tallahassee that state lobbyists are trying to win this seat, are clearly throwing money at the challenger, and "the race continues to outpace others in fundraising". Jeremy will win his seat in the primary if he gets more than 50% of the vote in the primary. This is an uphill fight for progressives between moneyed interests and progressive ideals. Progressives in the state of FL should be supporting Jeremy NOW so that he can build his base to win the primary. Progressives in his District should be getting out the vote and voting for Jeremy in the General Election on November 8th.
Robert Barrios
Board of Utilities, Key West, Florida
Robert is up for re-election to the Key West Board of Utility Commissioners, Seat D. He is running unopposed in both the Aug 23rd primary and the General Election on November 8th. Another win for Progressives.
Aramis Ayala
Attorney General, Florida
From Ballotpedia: "Aramis Ayala (Democratic Party) is running for election for Attorney General of Florida. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022."
Aramis will face two other Democratic challengers in the Democratic primary on August 23rd. Progressives who want a Progressive AG in FL should be supporting her NOW so that she can start building her base of support and win the primary. UPDATE: Aramis WON the Primary. Aramis will face a Republican challenger in the General Election on November 8th. It might be an understatement to say that FL elections validity is questionable especially in light of the recent appointment of a MAGA Republican for Secretary of State. But there is a lot of interest in the state and a solid Progressive population. It is possible with support from the Progressive community, Aramis just might win;
Georgia
Nikema Williams
U.S. House, Georgia Congressional District 5
From Ballotpedia: "Nikema Williams (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 5th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Williams (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 5th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022."
Nikema had 2 challengers in the May 24th Democratic Primary. She won the Primary and will face a Republican challenger in the General Election in November. This was a strongly Democratic District in recent elections, and has changed with redistricting but congressional ratings of the District show is as still Safe Democratic. Progressives in Nikema's District should plan to support her and vote for her in the General Election on November 8th. .
Vincent Fort
U.S. House, Georgia Congressional District 13
From Ballotpedia: "Vincent Fort (Democratic Party) was running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Fort was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022, but lost during the primary."
Sheikh Rahman
State Senate, Georgia State Senate District 5
From Ballotpedia: "Sheikh Rahman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 9, 2023.
Rahman (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 5. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022."
A win in the Progressive column. Sheikh has no challenger in the Democratic Primary and no challenger in the General Election.
Josh McLaurin
State Senate, Georgia State Senate District 14
From Ballotpedia: "Josh McLaurin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 51. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 9, 2023.
McLaurin (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 14. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022."
The Republican incumbent has vacated this seat. Josh is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary, but will face a Republican candidate in the General Election in November 2022. This is a heavily Republican District, and it is not known whether this Progressive candidate can pull off a win in the General Election. Progressives in the District might want to work on this campaign since GA progressives are few and far between.
Park Cannon
State House, Georgia State House District 58
From Ballotpedia: "Park Cannon (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 58. She assumed office on February 22, 2016. Her current term ends on January 9, 2023.
Cannon (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 58. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022."
Park has one primary challenger in the Democratic Primary on May 24th. She won the primary, and she will win the election because she has no Republican or other party challenger in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives in her District should plan to vote for her.