Cobb County commissioner Jerica Richardson runs for Congress in newly-created 6th District

Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson is running to represent the United States Congress out of the newly-created Sixth District. Richardson initially announced her intentions to run in September 2023. However, Richardson re-affirmed her decision to run for the redrawn Sixth in January. That decision now sets up a primary battle against incumbent Congresswoman Lucy McBath.  Richardson was elected in 2020 to the County Commission to represent an east Cobb district, the 2nd District.& Richardson quickly became persona non grata among Republican legislators who changed the political boundaries to preserve the two GOP seats on the board and ultimately drew Richardson out. Soon thereafter, the Democratic-controlled commission responded by filing a petition to override the Legislature’s decision by amending its own map to protect Richardson. Their appeal proved successful. “You know, we started on this campaign journey, almost a year ago last year. Overtime, we’ve been able to inspire so many people in both the old Sixth District and the new Sixth District,” explained Richardson. “We’re excited about making sure that real issues make it to the conversation and that real solutions are presented.” During an interview shortly after qualifying for the race, Richardson said she maintains her respect for Congresswoman...