U.S. Representative Lucy McBath, a Democrat from metro Atlanta, has formed an exploratory committee for a potential run for governor in Georgia. With incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp unable to run for a third term, the race is wide open. McBath, a mom and breast cancer survivor, believes Georgians need a governor who understands their struggles. Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has already launched his campaign, with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also rumored to be considering runs.
McBath, who ousted Republican Karen Handel for her congressional seat in 2018, could become the nation’s first Black female governor. The Republican Governor’s Association has criticized her record in Washington, claiming she has not delivered on promises made to Georgia families.
If successful, McBath would follow in the footsteps of Stacey Abrams in trying to become the first Black female governor in the nation. Abrams ran for governor in 2018 and 2022, ultimately losing to Kemp. The race for governor in Georgia is expected to be highly competitive and closely watched in the coming months.
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