We’re one week away from Akbar’s election. Can you help him win?
John,
I want to tell you about a leader in Georgia who’s one week away from winning a runoff to become the youngest member of the General Assembly: Akbar Ali.
Akbar is a 21-year-old small‑business owner, a proud graduate of Kennesaw State University, and a former First Vice Chair of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party.
Earlier this month, he advanced to the runoff in Georgia’s House District 106. That runoff takes place in just one week so we need all hands on deck to help him win.
Can you split $5 or more now between Akbar and Leaders We Deserve?
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Akbar’s campaign is rooted in his home of Gwinnett County, where he says leadership means listening and being present in neighborhoods — not just showing up on day one.
Here’s what Akbar is fighting for:
✅ Fully funding our public schools — better pay and real support for teachers, ensuring classrooms have what they need.
✅ Protecting rights and dignity for every Georgian — including trans rights, immigrant communities, and LGBTQ+ neighbors.
✅ Lowering costs for working families — from housing and healthcare to strengthening the scholarships and expanding access to education.
✅ Making sure our neighborhoods show up — he’s served on transit advisory boards, been involved in school PTAs, and is rooted in community organizing.
Akbar is exactly the kind of young progressive leader we set out to build this movement around. He’s truly a leader we deserve. And we’re all in on this race.
Will you contribute $5 now to power the final week of this campaign?
In solidarity,
David Hogg
