Stacey Abrams’ voter organization, The New Georgia Project, and its affiliated Action Fund announced last week that they are formally shutting down.
The boards of both organizations said the decision comes after a decade of work empowering voters and strengthening democracy in Georgia.
“We have believed that every voice matters and that democracy thrives when people are informed, organized, and empowered,” the boards said in a joint statement. “As we close this chapter, we recognize that the work of building a just and truthful world remains urgent.”
Chairman James Woodhall told CBS News Atlanta that although the organizations are closing, their mission will continue through other community partners and advocacy networks.
“I am filled with immense gratitude for the years of hard work and courageous leadership we’ve seen across Georgia. Though our hearts are grieved to close the New Georgia Project, we believe this was the best decision — so we can remain focused on building a more just Georgia,” he said.
Founded in 2013 by Abrams, the group became well-known for registering voters in underrepresented communities, particularly Black, Latino, and young Georgians. The organization gained national attention for its voter registration efforts before the 2020 presidential election when Georgia flipped Democratic for the first time in nearly thirty years.
The group also faced legal scrutiny. In January, the Georgia State Ethics Commission ruled that NGP and its Action Fund had acted as an unregistered Super PAC during Abrams’s 2018 campaign and failed to report millions in contributions and spending. The organizations admitted to 16 violations of state law and paid a $300,000 fine, the largest ever issued by the commission.
Despite controversies and leadership changes over the years, the board emphasized the impact of the organization’s work.
“We are proud of the milestones we have achieved, the communities we have engaged, and the countless individuals whose lives have been strengthened by our work,” the statement said.
The organizations concluded with a message of hope for the future, encouraging civic leaders to carry forward the values of justice, integrity, and equity.
