US Rep. Lucy McBath takes first step toward a run for Georgia governor

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath speaks to reporters, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

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.”