Erick Allen
Erick learned from his parents that faith without good deeds falls short. Erick’s father, a retired CME pastor, volunteered as a poll worker and helped register people of color to vote. His mother was a beloved public school teacher for 30 years – shaping the hearts and minds of countless young people. On weekends, Erick would join his grandmother to volunteer at the Red Cross and learned the value of public service.
In 2018, Cobb County voters sent Erick to the state Capitol to continue advocating for small business owners, working families and healthcare access. In addition, Erick has been an advocate for environmental justice and resisting Republican attempts to suppress voting for people of color.
Erick’s run for Lieutenant Governor in 2021 was a natural next step and raised many issues. Now, Erick continues to be a volunteer and activist. He knows the needs of Georgians are complex, nuanced, and individualistic, not a space for partisan games.