ALTON - Community activist Abe Lee Barham Jr. has submitted his self-nomination for president of the Alton NAACP, saying the branch needs leadership that serves all of Alton ahead of a Nov. 17, 2026, membership election.
“I have submitted my self-nomination because I believe our branch can do better,” Barham said in a statement. “Our community deserves leadership that shows up for all of Alton, listens to the people, stands up for what's right, and gets things done.”
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Barham cited his years of community work and said he has the experience, vision and determination to move the branch forward.
“I'm not running for myself. I'm running for all of Alton,” he said.
Barham asked active Alton NAACP members for their support and votes on Nov. 17, 2026.
