As the last ballots are still being counted from the 2022 elections, what’s clear is that the future of our work to end gun violence is more important than ever. The results have already opened new doors and exposed new challenges to advance solutions to address violence in our communities.

So, as we welcome new leaders into office, it’s critical that we continue to build political power and engage both sides of the aisle to take action on the public health crisis of gun violence.

Here are two ways you can get involved after the election:

LEARN MORE: Join us on Monday, November 14th at 1pm CT/2pm ET for our “The Way Forward: Post Election Webinar”, where we will discuss the path moving ahead. Sign up here.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Visit us at https://www.cjactionfund.org to sign up and join us in building power with and for communities of color to end gun violence.

Even with many races still to be called, there is already a great deal to celebrate. Here are just a few of the big wins for the movement:

Florida voters elected Maxwell Frost, the first Generation Z member of Congress and relentless advocate for community-based solutions to end gun violence.
Texas voters elected Greg Casar to Congress, a long-time partner of Community Justice.
Georgia voters re-elected gun violence survivor and champion to address hate fueled violence against our communities, Representative Lucy McBath.
Delaware voters re-elected Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester and champion to fund workforce programs to serve communities most impacted by violence.
Maryland voters elected Wes Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland and is committed to addressing gun violence throughout the state.
Maryland voters re-elected Delegate Nicole Williams, a long time advocate for community violence intervention funding in the state.

While we are disappointed by some of the losses last night, we are encouraged by the huge turnout of voters passionate to end gun violence. For far too long, our communities have been neglected by those in power, while we carry the overwhelming traumatic, physical, and emotional burden of gun violence.

To stop gun violence, we must persist in advocating for community-based approaches that we know work and center those most impacted. While change often takes action from our political leaders, it begins with the support of people like you.

Thank you for your continued support.

In solidarity,

Greg Jackson, Executive Director