Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman Announces Candidacy for Treasurer of Democratic Party

The Birmingham Times Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman, (D-Pleasant Grove) has announced her candidacy for Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Democratic Party leaders elect their new leaders Feb. 1, at their winter meeting in Washington D.C. The meeting comes at a time when Democrats are preparing to govern following the election of Donald Trump, who returns to the White House Jan. 20 with a Republican majority in the House and Senate. Coleman, Chair of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus, previously served 20 years in the Alabama House of Representatives, including as Assistant Minority Leader. Throughout her career, she has introduced legislation addressing human trafficking, racial justice, healthcare reform, economic equity, and more. “While I am new to the DNC’s internal leadership structure, I am not new to the Democratic Party,” Coleman said in a press release. “I’ve spent my career championing Democratic values, fighting for equity, and building coalitions that drive meaningful change. I started my career as a community organizer and economic justice strategist. That’s just who I am. Organizing is in my blood.” As Treasurer, Coleman said her top priorities include enhancing transparency and accountability within the DNC’s financial systems. “Democrats lead the way in fighting...