U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath announced on Wednesday that she has filed paperwork that will make her one step closer to pursuing a run for governor of Georgia next year.
The congresswoman has formed an exploratory committee, which allows her to start raising funds for a campaign if she chooses to run.
“Georgians deserve a Governor who understands what’s at stake – because they’ve lived it,” said McBath in a press release. “As a mom and breast cancer survivor, I’ve seen firsthand how regular people are too often left out of the political process. I look forward to continuing this conversation with my neighbors and fellow Georgians.”
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