Stacey Abrams’ group faces debt and staff layoffs
Abrams-Founded Voting Rights Group Faces Financial Struggles
A voting rights group founded by former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is facing significant financial challenges, leading to drastic cutbacks and layoffs. Fair Fight, established in 2018 to advocate for less restrictive voting laws, is now grappling with a staggering debt as contributions decline.
The organization’s previous CEO, Lauren Groh-Wargo, who temporarily left to manage Abrams’s second bid for governor, has returned to oversee the necessary layoffs. The group will be reducing its staff by 75%, which amounts to 20 employees.
Fair Fight currently finds itself in $2.5 million of debt, with only $1.9 million in available cash. This is a stark contrast to just a few years ago when the group raised an impressive $100 million between 2018 and 2021.
“We have waged critical legal battles and built a statewide and national infrastructure to support our mission,” stated Fair Fight Action Board Chairwoman Salena Jegede. “Key to our efforts have been two landmark lawsuits that highlighted the sustained attacks on voting rights and engagement, not only in Georgia but with national implications.”
The group’s decline in prominence and lackluster fundraising coincides with multiple court losses in their attempts to challenge voter laws aimed at ensuring election integrity and security.
What role does Fair Fight play in combatting the proposed laws that critics argue restrict access to voting, particularly for marginalized communities
Fair Fight, the voting rights group founded by Stacey Abrams, is facing significant financial struggles that have resulted in cutbacks and layoffs. The organization, established in 2018 to advocate for less restrictive voting laws, is now grappling with a staggering debt as contributions decline.
Former CEO, Lauren Groh-Wargo, who temporarily left to manage Abrams’s second bid for governor, has returned to oversee the necessary layoffs. The group will be reducing its staff by 75%, which amounts to 20 employees.
Currently, Fair Fight finds itself in $2.5 million of debt, with only $1.9 million in available cash. This is a stark contrast to just a few years ago when the group raised an impressive $100 million between 2018 and 2021.
“We have waged critical legal battles and built a statewide and national infrastructure to support our mission,” stated Fair Fight Action Board Chairwoman Salena Jegede. “Key to our efforts have been two landmark lawsuits that highlighted the sustained attacks on voting rights and engagement, not only in Georgia but with national implications.”
The decline in prominence and lackluster fundraising for Fair Fight coincides with multiple court losses in their attempts to challenge voter laws aimed at ensuring election integrity and security.
These financial struggles come at a crucial time when voting rights are increasingly under threat. Many states have recently passed or proposed laws that critics argue restrict access to voting, particularly for marginalized communities. Fair Fight’s work to combat these barriers has been instrumental in raising awareness and fighting for equitable voting practices.
However, the organization’s financial difficulties are hindering its ability to continue its important work. It remains to be seen how Fair Fight will recover from this setback and if it will be able to regain its previous level of influence and financial stability.
In the face of these challenges, it is vital for supporters of voting rights to rally behind organizations like Fair Fight and provide the necessary resources to protect and expand access to the ballot. The fight for fair and inclusive elections is far from over, and the work of groups like Fair Fight remains crucial in safeguarding the principles of democracy.
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