“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines whispering and complaining, You make progress by implementing ideas.” (Shirley Chisolm)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2018 Mid-Term ElectionsCANDIDATES DIRECTORY
SORORS ANSWERING THE CALL TO PUBLIC SERVICE
Produced by the National Social Action Commission
Beverly E. Smith, National PresidentShavon Arline-Bradley, Co-Chair, National Social Action CommissionRhonda Briggins, Co-Chair, National Social Action Commission
MESSAGE FROM OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Greetings Sorors:
On behalf of the leadership and membership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., congratulations to the National Social Action Commission and all those who worked diligently to put together this 2018 Mid-Term Candidates Directory. This is an awesome display of political engagement at the highest level. Just as Delta’s membership is diverse, these candidates represent a cross section of political ideologies. We salute these sorors for their efforts to impact our communities from the inside out, and we wish them much success on November 6 and beyond. Thank you for representing our Sorority by being the change you want to see.
In Sisterhood,
Beverly E. Smith
Beverly E. SmithNational President and CEO
Details on Candidates
Name
City/State of Residence
Office Running
Website Address
Chapter Affiliation
CENTRAL REGION
Missouri
Mavis T. ThompsonSt. Louis, Missouri
License Collector, City of St. Louiswww.stlouis-
mo.gov/government/departments/license/profiles/Mavis-T-Thompson-Esq.cfm
St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Colorado
Shayla RichardDenver, Colorado
Denver City Council, District 11www.shaylaforcouncil.com
Oklahoma
Devyn DentonEdmond, Oklahoma
House of Representatives-District 39www.Devyn4ok.com
Oklahoma Sooner City Alumnae
EASTERN REGION
Maryland
New Jersey
Angela AlsobrooksUpper Marlboro, MD
Prince Georges County Executivehttp://angelaalsobrooks.com/meet-angela/
Prince Georges County Alumnae Chapter
Michelle BivensTeaneck, NJ
Teaneck DemocraticMunicipal Committee
Bergen County Alumnae
Massachusetts
Elizabeth” Liz” MirandaBoston, MA
Massachusetts State Representative 5th Suffolk District
www.lizmiranda.comBoston Alumnae Chapter
Rachel RollinsBoston, MA
District Attorneywww.Rollins4DA.com
Boston Alumnae Chapter
Sonya WilliamsClinton, MD
Prince George’s County Public School Board of Education District 9
www.SonyaWilliams.comFour Washington Alumnae Chapter
Brenda WolffSilver Spring, MD
Montgomery County Board of Education, District 5
www.brendawolff.comMontgomery County (MD) Alumnae
Chapter
Ashley S. DavisPlainfield, NJ
Plainfield City Council, 1st Wardwww.ashleydavis4council.blogspot
North Jersey Alumnae Chapter
Joyce Eldridge-HowardHillsborough, NJ
Member of the Hillsborough Board of Education
Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter
New Jersey
Hawaiian Thompson-EppsHillside, NJ
Hillside School Board Memberwww.hillsidek12.org
Montclair Alumnae Chapter
Mary MartinCounty Committee [email protected]
North Jersey Alumnae Chapter
Abena McClendonSicklerville, NJ
Winslow Township School BoardFacebook-Vote Abena McClendon for Winslow
Township School BoardSouth Jersey Alumnae Chapter
Melba MullinsPlainfield, NJ
Plainfield Board of Educationwww.getmadforkids.org
Verline Reynolds-JacksonTrenton, NJ
Assemblywoman, NJ General Assembly, 15th Legislative District
Facebook-FriendsofVerlinaTrenton Alumnae Chapter
New York
Rodneyse BichotteBrooklyn, NY
New York State Assembly-42nd Districtwww.rodneysebichotte.comBrooklyn Alumnae Chapter
Alicia L. HyndmanSt.Albans, NY
New York State Assembly District 29www.aliciahyndman.comQueens Alumnae Chapter
Yvette ClarkeBrooklyn, NY
U.S. House of Representativeswww.Yvette.com
Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter
U.S. Virgin Islands
EASTERN REGION
Allison DeGazonSt. Croix, USVI
Senate 33rd Legislaturewww.usvifordegazon.comSt. Croix Alumnae Chapter
Janette Millin YoungUS Virgin Islands
Governorwww.millinyoungforgov.com
USVI Alumnae Chapter
New York
Shadia TadrosSyracuse City, NYCity Court Judge
www.teamtadros.orgSyracuse Alumnae Chapter
Tremaine S. WrightBrooklyn, NY
New York State Assembly District 56Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter
California
Jovanka BecklesContra Costa, CA
State Assembly District 15www.jovanka.org
Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter
Lula Davis-HolmesCarson City, CACouncilmember
Los Angeles South BayAlumnae Chapter
Regina JonesEast Palo Alto, CA
City Council East Palo Altowww.reginawallace.com
San Francisco-Peninsula Alumnae Chapter
Akilah WeberLa Mesa, CA
La Mesa City [email protected]
Oregon
Ulanda WatkinsPortland, Oregon
Clackamas County Circuit Court Judgewww.judgeulandawakins.com
Portland Oregon Alumnae Chapter
Utah
Sandra HollisSalt Lake City Utah
State Legislatorwww.SandraHollins.com
Greater Salt Lake City Alumnae Chapter
Washington
Faye R. ChessSeattle Washington
Seattle Municipal Position 6www.retainjudgefayechess.org
Seattle Alumnae Chapter
FARWEST REGION
MIDWEST REGION
Illinois
Nakia HallUniversity Park, IL
Mayorwww.drnakiahall.com
Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter
Emeka Jackson-HarrisEast St. Louis, Il
MayorEast St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Camille LillyOak Park, IL
State Representative, 78th Districtwww.staterepresentativecamillelilly.com
Indiana
Stephanie TerryEvansville, IN
Vanderburgh County Council, District 3Facebook-@Terry4Council
Evansville Alumnae Chapter
Dee ThorntonCarmel, IN
U.S. House of Representativeswww.deethorntonforcongress.com
Joselyn WhittickerIndianapolis, IN
Indiana State Auditorwww.Joselyn4indiana.com
Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter
Laninya A. CasonBelleville, IL
Circuit Court Judge 20th Circuitwww.judgecason.com
East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Sheilith HansbroDecatur, IL
City Council CitywideSpringfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter
Marian Emily PerkinsChicago, IL
Cook County Circuit Judgewww.electjudgemarianperkins.com
MIDWEST REGION
Illinois
Kari SteeleChicago, IL
Cook County Water Reclamation District Commissionerwww.commissionerkaristeele.com
Chicago Alumnae Chapter
Jessica ThomasPeoria, IL
County Auditorwww.voteJessicaThomas.com
Peoria Alumnae Chapter
LaKeisha Purchase WilliamsSpringfield, IL
Ward 5 AldermanSpringfield-Decatur Area Alumnae
Kentucky
Chrysanthia F. Carr-SealsLexington, KY
Fayette County CommissionerDistrict 3
www.facebook.com/chrysanthia.carr.seals7Lexington Alumnae Chapter
Lori GodwinLouisville, KY
Jefferson County Family Court Judge@goodwinforjudge on Facebook and Instagram
Louisville Alumnae Chapter
Melissa Moore MurphyLexington, KY
Fayette District Court Judgewww.mmmforjudge.com
Lexington Alumnae Chapter
MIDWEST REGION
Ohio
Joyce BeattyColumbus, OH
U.S. House of Representativeshttps://beat.house.gov
Columbus Alumnae Chapter
Marcia Fudge, Esq.Cleveland, OH
U.S. House of Representativeswww.http://marciafudge.com
Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter
Alison L. Nelson FloydCleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter
MIDWEST REGION
Michigan
Roberta ArcherDetroit, MI
36th District Judgewww.judgearcher.com
Detroit Alumnae Chapter
Brenda Joyce CarterPontiac, MI
Michigan House of Representativeswww.brendajcarter.comPontiac Alumnae Chapter
Kameisha GantSouthfield, MI
46th District Court Judgewww.electgant.com
Southfield Alumnae Chapter
Ruth Ann GarrettDetroit, MI
36th District Court JudgeDetroit Alumnae Chapter
Brenda LawrenceDetroit, MI
U.S. House of Representativeswww.http://brendalawrence.com
Southfield Alumnae Chapter
Elizabeth O’DellKalamazoo, MI
County [email protected]
Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter
Aliyah S. SabreeDetroit, MI
36th District Judgewww.judgesabree.com
Detroit Alumnae Chapter
Brianna T. ScottMuskegon Heights, MI
Michigan State Board of Trusteeswww.brianna4msu.com
Muskegon Heights Alumnae Chapter
Regina ThomasDetroit, MI
Third Judicial Circuit Court Judgewww.reginathomasforjudgeDetroit Alumnae Chapter
WisconsinShelia StubbsMadison, WI
State Representative District 77https://sheliastubbs.comMadison Alumnae Chapter
Deborah Hunter-HarvilDetroit, MI
Detroit School Boardwww.drharvillfordpscd.com
Detroit Alumnae Chapter
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
North Carolina
Desiree F. BestBrown Summit, NC
Guilford County School Boardwww.DesireeBest.com
Greensboro Alumnae Chapter
Juanita Boger-AllenConcord, NC
District Court Judgewww.juanitabogerallen.comConcord Alumnae Chapter
Vanessa Evans BurtonLumberton, NC
District Court Judgewww.burton4judge.org
Lumberton Alumnae Chapter
Linda ColemanRaleigh, NC
U.S. House of RepresentativesDistrict 2
www.lindacolemanforcongress.comRaleigh Alumnae Chapter
Cheryl Harris CurtisHarrisburg, NC
Cabarrus County School BoardFacebook Cheryl Harris-Curtis for
Cabarras County School BoardConcord Alumnae Chapter
Yvonne Lewis HolleyRaleigh, NC
NC House District 38www.yvonnelewisholley.com
Raleigh Alumnae Chapter
Rickye McKoy-MitchellCharlotte, NC
District Court Judgewww.JudgeMcKoy-Mitchell.com
Charlotte Alumnae Chapter
Judy MusgraveFayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Board of EducationFayetteville Alumnae Chapter
Ophelia LivingstonSanford, NC
Lee County Board of EducationFacebook-Ophelia Livingston for Board of
EducationSandhills Alumnae Chapter
DD AdamsWinston-Salem, NC
U.S. House of RepresentativesDistrict 5
www.ddadadamsforcongressWinston Salem Alumnae Chapter
North Carolina
Barbara S. Yates-LockamyWhiteville, NC
North Carolina House of Representatives District 46
www.barbarayateslockamy.comWhiteville Alumnae Chapter
Kandie D. SmithGreenville, NC
NC House of Representativeswww.kandiesmith.com
Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter
Erica D. SmithGaston,NC
North Carolina State Senatehttps://www.facebook.com/EricaForNCEnfield-Roanoke Rapids Alumnae Chapter
Gladys A. RobinsonGreensboro, NC
NC Senate District 28www.gladysrobinson.com
Greensboro Alumnae Chapter
Bobbie J. RichardsonLouisburg, NC
North Carolina House of Representativeshttp://www.bobbie4nc.com/
Oxford Henderson Alumnae Chapter
Veleria M. LevyRowan County, NC
Rowan County Commissionerhttps://teamVlevy.com
Raleigh Alumnae Chapter
Evelyn TerryWinston Salem, NC
Evelyn.Terry @ncleg.netState House of Representatives
Winston Salem Alumnae
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
South Carolina
Rosalyn GlennColumbia, SC
South Carolina State Treasurerwww.rosalynglenn.com
Richmond County Alumnae Chapter
Alesia A. SmithClemson, SC
City Council of Clemsonhttps://pickenselections.orgAnderson Alumnae Chapter
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Annie E. McDanielWinnsboro, SC
South Carolina House of RepresentativesDistrict 41
Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter
Sylvia A. ScottBishopville, SC
Lee County School Board, District 4Sumter Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHERN REGION
Alabama
Merika ColemanBirmingham, AL
Alabama House of Representatives@repcoleman (twitter) Merikca Coleman (facebook)
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter
Linda Coleman-MadisonBirmingham, AL
Alabama State SenateJefferson County Alumnae Chapter
Janine Hunt-HilliardBirmingham, AL
Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Place 18Votehunthilliard.com
Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter
Rhonda L. OatsMontgomery, AL
www.oatsforschoolboard.comSchool Board, District 5
Montgomery Alabama Alumnae
Lorraine W. PringleBessemer, AL
Family Court JudgeBirmingham Alumnae Chapter
Debra Weston-PickensBirmingham, AL
District Court Judge, 10th Judicial Districtwww.Westonpickensforjudge.com
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter
Miranda JosephBirmingham AL
State Auditor of Alabamawww.mirandajoseph.com
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHERN REGION
Georgia
Leslie Joyce AbramsAlbany, GA
U.S. District Court for Middle GeorgiaAlbany Alumnae Chapter
Barbara BaisdenBrunswick, GA
Glynn County Commissionerwww.baisdenforcommissioner.com
Brunswick Alumnae Chapter
Rhonda M. BurnoughRiverdale,GA
State Representative District 77www.statereprhondaburnough.com
East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter
Markisha ButlerBrunswick, GA
Glynn County School Board at Largewww.drmarkishabutler.comBrunswick Alumnae Chapter
Florida
Val DemingsOrlando, FL
U.S. House of Representativeshttp://www.valdemings.com
Orlando Alumnae Chapter
Georgia “Joy” BowenTallahassee, FL
Leon County School Board, District 5https://joybowenforschoolboard.com/
Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter
Chanda Nicole HolseyFleming Island Plantation, FL
FIP Community Development District Board 1Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter
Stephanie Camille MoonFort Lauderdale, FL
Circuit Court Judge, 17th Judicial Court Broward County
www.moon4judge.comNorth Broward County Alumnae
SOUTHERN REGION
Camia Whitaker HopsonAlbany, GA
State Representative 153www.camiahopson.comAlbany Alumnae Chapter
Georgia
Geraldine West HundleyAlbany, GA
School Board at LargeAlbany Alumnae Chapter
Sheila JonesAtlanta, GA
State Representative District 53www.SheilaJones.org
Atlanta Alumnae Chapter
Essence JohnsonMarietta, GA
Georgia House of Representativeswww.essencejohnson.com
Marietta Roswell Alumnae Chapter
Lucy McBathMarietta, GA
U.S. House of Representativeshttp://lucyforcongress.com
Marietta Roswell Alumnae Chapter
Sonna Singleton Gregory Ellenwood, GA
Clayton County Commissionerwww.claytoncountyga.gov
East Point College Park Alumnae Chapter
Alice GreenAmericus, GA
School Board Member Sumter County DistrictAmericus Alumnae Chapter
Victoria S. DarrisawAlbany, GA
Superior Court JudgeAlbany Alumnae Chapter
Veronica Renae CrutchesMcDonough, GA
Henry County Commissionerwww.vrenaecrutches.com
Henry County Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHERN REGION
MississippiJamelda FultonGreenville, MS
Western Line School BoardGreenville (MS) Alumnae Chapter
Barcardi Mayfield-HarrisWalls, MS
Desoto County School Board, District [email protected]
Desoto County Alumnae Chapter
Toni Walker TerrettVicksburg, MS
Ninth District Court Judgewww.toniteterrett.com
Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter
Adrienne WootenJackson, MS
Circuit Court Judgewww.voteadrieenewooten.comJackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter
Tomika T. Harris IrvingFayette, MD
Circuit Court Judge22nd Judicial District
facebookHarrisIrvingforCircuitAlcorn Alumnae Chapter
Tennessee
Brenda GilmoreNashville, TN
State Senate District 10www.brendagilmoreforsenate.com
Nashville Alumnae Chapter
Paulette DelkShelby County, TN
United States Bankruptcy Judgewww.midsouthcommerciallaw.com
Shelby County Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHERN REGION
Madelyn Scales HarrisMurfreeboro, TN
Murfreesboro City Councilwww.madelynscalesharris.com
Rutherford County Alumnae
Sharon W. HurtNashville, TN
Davidson County City Council at Largewww.Sharonhurt.com
Nashville Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter
Teresa JonesMemphis, TN
Shelby County School Boardwww.voteteresajones.comMemphis Alumnae Chapter
Karitsa Mosley JonesChattanooga, TN
Hamilton County School BoardChattanooga Alumnae Chapter
Andrea Bond-JohnsonJackson, TN
Tennessee House of RepresentativesDistrict 82
www.bondjohnsonTN.comJackson (TN) Alumnae Chapter
Carolyn Wade BlackettMemphis, TN
Tennesse State Judge/District 30Memphis Area Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHWEST REGION
Arkansas
Terri HollingsworthLittle Rock, ARK
Circuit Clerkwww.electterri.orgLittle Rock Alumnae
Latonya M. MorganNorth Little Rock, ARK
North Little Rock School Board District 5Central Arkansas Alumnae Chapter
Louisiana
Joy NelsonNew Roads, LA
City Council, District 1
Rose RochePort Allen, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge School Board, District VILouisiana Tri-Parish Alumnae
Sylvia K. LockettSt. Mary Parish, LA
St. Mary Parish School Board, District [email protected]
Franklin-Jeanerette Alumnae Chapter
Pearl Barnes-RackSt. Mary Parish, LA
St. Mary Parish School Board, District [email protected]
Franklin-Jeanerette Alumnae Chapter
Yolanda L. ColemanClaiborne, LA
Claiborne Parish District 4 School BoardMinden Alumnae Chapter
Cathy HolmesGrambling, LACity Council
[email protected] Alumnae
Mary B. ColeArcadia, LA
Town Council District [email protected]
Grambling Alumnae Chapter
Patricia DurhamGibsland, LA
Town Council Member-Bienville Parish/City of Gibsland
Minden Alumnae Chapter
SOUTHWEST REGION
Texas
Dedra DavisHouston, TX
270th Civil Court Judgewww.DedraDavisforJudge.com
Houston Alumnae Chapter
Irma CauleyBrazos County, TX
County Commissioner, District 4https//www.facebook.com/electirmacauley
Remeko Tranisha EdwardsDallas County, TX
Judge of County Criminal Courtww.remekoedwards.comHouston Alumnae Chapter
Erica HughesHouston, TX
Harris County Criminal Courtwww.hughesforjudge.nationbuilder.com
Houston Alumnae Chapter
Faith JohnsonDallas, TX
Dallas County Criminal District Attorneywww.keepfaithjohnsonforda.com
Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Maria Terez JacksonHouston, TX
Presiding Judge, Texas Criminal Court of Appeals Place 1
www.judgemariatjackson.net
Shequitta KellyIrving, TX
Judge Criminal Court #11www.shequittakellyl.com
Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Carol King ArnoldDallas, TX
Dallas City Council District 4www.Together4Dallas.com
Shannon B. BaldwinHouston, TX
Judge of Criminal Court District 4www.Shannonbaldwin4judge.com
North Harris County Alumnae Chapter
Rhetta Andrews BowersDallas, TX
Texas House of Representatives District 5www.rhettabowers.com
Reclaim: North Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Raquel “Rocky” JonesDallas County, TX
203rd Judicial District-Felony Courtwww.raquelrockyjonesforjudgeArlington (TX) Alumnae Chapter
Angelina GoodenHouston, TX
Judge of the 280th Family Domestic Violence Court
www.angelinagooden,.com
Texas
SOUTHWEST REGION
Andrea MartinCedar Hill, TX
204th District CourtSouthwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter
Lela MaysDallas, TX
283rd Criminal District Court Judgewww.VotejudgeLelaMays.com
Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Toni RoseDallas, TX
State Represenatative District 110www.votetonirose.comDallas Alumnae Chapter
Valenica NashDallas, TX
Dallas County Justice of the Peacewww.judgevalencianash.com
Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Germaine TannerHouston, TX
Judge 311th Family District Courtwww.germainefor311.com
Reclaim-North Harris County Alumnae
Bridgett WhitmoreDallas, TX
Civil District Court Judgewww.bridgetwhitmoreforjudge.com
Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Lashawn WilliamsHouston, TX
Judge, Harris Court Civil Courtwww.lawforjudge
Sandra PeakeHouston, TX
Judge, 257th Family District Court of Harris Countywww.sandrapeakecampaignHouston Alumnae Chapter
Teana WatsonStafford, TX
Judge- County Court of Law 5www.watsonforjudge.com
Suburban Houston Fort Bend
Angela KingDesoto, TX
Judicial Criminal Courtwww.judgeangelaking.netDallas Alumnae Chapter
Maryellen Whitlock HicksFort Worth, TX
322 District Court Fort WorthMember-At-Large
2018-19 National Social Action Commission
Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, Co-chairRhonda Briggins, Co-chair
The Honorable Alexis M. Herman, Honorary Chair Reverend Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd, 22nd National President, Chair Emeritus
Gwendolyn AmbresAdjoah AsamoahLeona Bridges
Stefanie Brown JamesMelanie Campbell
Yolanda Cash JacksonWaikinya ClantonKhyla Craine, Esq.
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Jennifer JonesMariah Kelly
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Zarinah MustafaDeandrea Newsome
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Barbara Tubbs WalkerMeredith Turner
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