Connie Parker was not in a contested race for her seat as NAACP Pittsburgh Unit president in last week’s election. Neither were most of the unit’s officers. In fact, there was only one contested race, but that shouldn’t have made any difference in the turnout, said Parker.
“Turnout represents our membership, and a low turnout makes us look weak,” she said. “People should come out because they are members of the oldest Civil Rights organization in the country—especially in the wake of this Ferguson decision. If you think Connie Parker is doing a good job, come out and vote—even if no one is running against me. It was a beautiful day; people should have come out to show commitment, togetherness, enthusiasm. Vote in support. Not just when there’s a contested race.”
Parker was so disappointed she declined to release the vote totals for the Nov. 25 election, even for the only contested race—for the open 2nd Vice President seat between Jamaar Craig and Curtis Page.
She said both were good candidates, but that Page has been somewhat more active in the unit, which is probably why he won.
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