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Courtney King Campaign Expands Leadership Team to Propel “Homegrown Hope” in District 25
FAYETTEVILLE, AR -- The Courtney King for Arkansas House District 25 campaign announced today a major expansion of its leadership team, appointing Mercedes Chandler and Jonas Wahl as Campaign Managers and Anellize Morales as Assistant Campaign Manager. This strategic growth is designed to scale voter outreach and civic education, ensuring the campaign’s message of Homegrown Hope reaches every corner of District 25.
The expanded leadership team brings a dynamic blend of digital influence, field organizing, and operational expertise needed to advance King’s H.O.P.E. platform: Healthcare, Opportunity, Prioritizing People, and Education.
Mercedes Chandler joins the team with a strong background in field organizing and digital engagement. Known across social media platforms as CampCallOut, Chandler is a nationally recognized influencer with more than 600,000 followers on TikTok (@campcallout) and 840,000 on Instagram (@campcallout). She is widely respected for creating civic-focused content that resonates with young and first-time voters. Her ability to combine community organizing with large-scale digital outreach strengthens the campaign’s commitment to prioritizing people and expanding access to civic participation.
Jonas Wahl will lead campaign operations, communications, and research. Wahl has a strong track record of mentoring interns and managing volunteer infrastructure to ensure message discipline. Having researched over 400 political candidates nationwide and drafted more than 10 campaign speeches, Wahl brings technical expertise and strategic rigor to the campaign. He is a student in the Honors College at the University of Delaware, studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law & Society and a minor in Legal Studies, grounding his work in a strong understanding of public institutions and democratic accountability.
Completing the leadership trio is Anellize Morales, a Public Policy student with a minor in Political Science at the University of Delaware. With experience as a Congressional Intern and Election Judge, Morales brings valuable legislative and electoral insight that strengthens the campaign’s policy engagement and voter education efforts.
“Building a strong, community-centered campaign takes commitment, organization, and care,” said Courtney King. “This team brings the leadership and innovation needed to deliver Homegrown Hope: supporting our schools, strengthening rural communities, and expanding opportunity for families across District 25.”
The campaign is actively recruiting additional leadership roles, including Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and Event Manager, to support its Grow the Vote initiatives as voter outreach expands.
About Courtney King:
Courtney King is a nonprofit founder, Art Therapy Practitioner, and the 2025 recipient of the Weaver Award. She is a senior at the University of Arkansas completing a B.A. in Studio Arts with a STEM certificate and is the founder of NatureSTEAM and the Elkins Creation Station. Her platform, H.O.P.E., centers on Healthcare, Opportunity, Prioritizing People, and Education.
Media Contact:
Courtney King for Arkansas House District 25
[email protected]
www.cking4ar.com
Courtney King Campaign Expands Leadership Team to Propel “Homegrown Hope” in District 25
FAYETTEVILLE, AR -- The Courtney King for Arkansas House District 25 campaign announced today a major expansion of its leadership team, appointing Mercedes Chandler and Jonas Wahl as Campaign Managers and Anellize Morales as Assistant Campaign Manager. This strategic growth is designed to scale voter outreach and civic education, ensuring the campaign’s message of Homegrown Hope reaches every corner of District 25.
The expanded leadership team brings a dynamic blend of digital influence, field organizing, and operational expertise needed to advance King’s H.O.P.E. platform: Healthcare, Opportunity, Prioritizing People, and Education.
Mercedes Chandler joins the team with a strong background in field organizing and digital engagement. Known across social media platforms as CampCallOut, Chandler is a nationally recognized influencer with more than 600,000 followers on TikTok (@campcallout) and 840,000 on Instagram (@campcallout). She is widely respected for creating civic-focused content that resonates with young and first-time voters. Her ability to combine community organizing with large-scale digital outreach strengthens the campaign’s commitment to prioritizing people and expanding access to civic participation.
Jonas Wahl will lead campaign operations, communications, and research. Wahl has a strong track record of mentoring interns and managing volunteer infrastructure to ensure message discipline. Having researched over 400 political candidates nationwide and drafted more than 10 campaign speeches, Wahl brings technical expertise and strategic rigor to the campaign. He is a student in the Honors College at the University of Delaware, studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law & Society and a minor in Legal Studies, grounding his work in a strong understanding of public institutions and democratic accountability.
Completing the leadership trio is Anellize Morales, a Public Policy student with a minor in Political Science at the University of Delaware. With experience as a Congressional Intern and Election Judge, Morales brings valuable legislative and electoral insight that strengthens the campaign’s policy engagement and voter education efforts.
“Building a strong, community-centered campaign takes commitment, organization, and care,” said Courtney King. “This team brings the leadership and innovation needed to deliver Homegrown Hope: supporting our schools, strengthening rural communities, and expanding opportunity for families across District 25.”
The campaign is actively recruiting additional leadership roles, including Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and Event Manager, to support its Grow the Vote initiatives as voter outreach expands.
About Courtney King:
Courtney King is a nonprofit founder, Art Therapy Practitioner, and the 2025 recipient of the Weaver Award. She is a senior at the University of Arkansas completing a B.A. in Studio Arts with a STEM certificate and is the founder of NatureSTEAM and the Elkins Creation Station. Her platform, H.O.P.E., centers on Healthcare, Opportunity, Prioritizing People, and Education.
Media Contact:
Courtney King for Arkansas House District 25
[email protected]
www.cking4ar.com