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President Joe Biden has endorsed Mayor Randall Woodfin in his bid for re-election to Birmingham’s highest office.

“Mayor Woodfin is one of the great young leaders of our country,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “From protecting the health and safety of the people of Birmingham to saving and creating jobs, to providing tuition-free higher education and fighting for voting rights, he sets the bar for making sure government works for the people. I am proud to support a mayor who continues a proud civil rights legacy and who will help us build back better and stronger than ever.”

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced his endorsement of incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin, the first sitting U.S senator to formally endorse Woodfin’s re-election campaign.

Mayor Randall Woodfin has picked up another endorsement as he seeks a second term in Birmingham.

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams announced her endorsement of Woodfin in a statement released Monday.

Abrams’ statement read:

“Randall Woodfin is a committed leader who believes in justice and opportunity for all. He understands that with so much unmet need in our communities, now is not the time for complacency. We need leadership with the courage and vision to use government as a tool to advance true equity and holistically invest in the needs of people. Randall’s record reflects the vision, courage and steady leadership needed to make progress in every Birmingham neighborhood, including record investments in eliminating blight and building programs like Birmingham Promise that give hope and opportunity to a new generation of youth. Birmingham has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity. I support Mayor Woodfin as he carries on in that great tradition and meets the moment for the challenges we face today.”

In making this endorsement, Jones joins with Mayor Richard Arrington, State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Alabama New South Coalition, Alabama College Democrats, Alabama High School Democrats in announcing support for Woodfin.

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones announced his endorsement of Mayor Randall Woodfin Thursday for re-election as mayor of Birmingham. In a video recorded in front of 16th Street Baptist Church, Jones points to the promises he says Woodfin has kept as proof of his leadership and commitment to setting Birmingham “on the right path towards a better future, paved by diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

he Randall Woodfin for mayor campaign held an open house event on Friday with supporters and volunteers to kick off summer campaign activities and introduce key staff members.

Over 230 supporters joined Woodfin and his campaign staff and volunteers for their first office open house event to kick off summer campaign activities. The event included speakers, refreshments and interactive stations, including a space for supporters to share their #WithWoodfin story.

The Woodfin re-election campaign also announced several key staff hires.

René Spellman was hired as Woodfin’s campaign manager. She is the former deputy campaign manager for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States