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President Edwina Clanton Re-Elected to lead DeKalb branch for third term
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — The NAACP DeKalb County Branch announces the results of its 2027–2028 Branch Elections, with members selecting officers and Executive Committee representatives to guide the organization over the next two years.
Incumbent President Edwina Clanton secured re-election to a third term, receiving 85 votes (65.38%), compared to 45 votes (34.62%) for challenger Martha Jackson.
The election results reflect the membership’s decision on the leadership that will guide the branch’s continued commitment to civil rights, civic engagement, economic opportunity, social justice, and community empowerment throughout DeKalb County.
2027–2028 Elected Branch Officers
| Position | Elected Candidate | Results |
| President | Edwina Clanton | 85 votes (65.38%) |
| 1st Vice President | Malia Evans | Unopposed |
| 2nd Vice President | Thomas Dwain Smith | Unopposed |
| 3rd Vice President | Latasha Chapman | 65 votes (51.18%) |
| Secretary | Donna Dees | Unopposed |
| Assistant Secretary | Patricia A. Jackson | Unopposed |
| Treasurer | No Candidate | No candidates filed |
Contested Election Results
President
- Edwina Clanton — 85 votes (65.38%) — Elected
- Martha Jackson — 45 votes (34.62%)
3rd Vice President
- Latasha Chapman — 65 votes (51.18%) — Elected
- Carl Weaver — 62 votes (48.82%)
2027–2028 Executive Committee
The following ten candidates received the highest vote totals among the twelve candidates seeking election to the Executive Committee.
| Rank | Elected Member | Votes |
| 1 | Pastor Micah Dial | 99 |
| 2 | Yvonne Hawks | 91 |
| 3 | Vivan Moore | 90 |
| 4 | Patricia Tarver | 87 |
| 5 | Louise Thomas | 83 |
| 6 | Ricky McElroy | 78 |
| 7 | Dennise Allen | 77 |
| 8 | Latasha Broden | 75 |
| 9 | Cherry Willis | 69 |
| 10 | Donnetta Smith | 67 |
Continuing the Work of the NAACP
As the Branch prepares for the 2027–2028 leadership term, the newly elected officers and Executive Committee will have the responsibility of advancing the NAACP’s longstanding mission to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality while eliminating race-based discrimination.
Under President Clanton’s leadership, the Branch has emphasized community engagement, housing assistance, voter education, advocacy, organizational modernization, and stronger partnerships across DeKalb County.
The branch extends appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election and to the members who exercised their voting rights.
The branch congratulates the elected officers and Executive Committee members of the NAACP DeKalb County Branch for the 2027–2028 term.