Democratic Party of Georgia Communications Director Maggie Chambers has a new gig, and it’s good news for Democrats. Chambers will serve as the executive director of the newly formed Georgia branch of Emerge, an organization that seeks out and trains up female candidates for office. Alumnae include U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and state Sen. Jen Jordan, two rising stars in the party. Under Chambers’ guidance Emerge Georgia figures to be RISING…
Major contender enters CD-6 primary
With U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath expected to announce her bid for governor in the near future, Democrats are lining up with their eyes on her current, 6th District seat. The first candidate to jump into the race is state Sen. Sonya Halpern, a well-connected lawmaker who will be among the favorites to win a hotly contested Democratic primary in the deep-blue district. By getting in early, Halpern’s odds at winning the primary in the west metro Atlanta CD-6 are RISING…
