Biden-Harris Campaign visits Augusta for opening of new campaign office, kick off of “Seniors for Biden-Harris”

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Biden-Harris campaign made a visit to Augusta to celebrate the opening of the new Campaign office.

Sunday, the Biden-Harris campaign and the Democratic Party of Georgia opened a new campaign office and kicked off “Seniors for Biden-Harris.”

Seniors for Biden-Harris is a national organization coalition that aims to reach key communities about what is at stake for America’s senior citizens.

“Senior citizens are still a huge part of the voting bloc, and maybe every now and then they need a little nudge as to why it is so important for them to vote,” said Sarah Moody, an attendee.

The office will be dedicated to working to re-elect President Biden.

“You have to make sure that you’re actually on the group running. And so, this is kind of kicking that off,” said Harold Jones, State Senator.

Speakers also talked about wanting to protect the work the Biden administration has done for them.

“Who your President is absolutely matters, and where you know making sure that folks know that,” said Jordan Johnson,  District 1 commissioner and Richmond County Party Chair. “That who you put in the White House matters because it will directly impact what comes from the federal government to support what happens on a local level.”

Attendees were there to show their support and remind the community to get out and vote and vote early.

“You want your voice heard? Go to the polls and put it in on the ballot,” said Christie Stewart, an attendee. “That’s your voice. Not talking on the corners and talking on the streets. Go early, go often, get out there and vote.”

“The key to 2020 was we had more people vote early then voted on election day,” said Franklin Delano Williams, Host Committee Local Democratic Party.

Attendees Stressing that you as a voter always have a voice– you just have to use it.

“We have a voice no matter what district you’re in or what county you’re in,” said Kay Turner, a Candidate for State House Representative 125 Columbia County. “You have a voice to speak up for yourself, to speak up for your relatives, your seniors. To speak up for women, to speak up for your children.”

The office wants to encourage those interested in helping spread the word during the election to join this office at the Augusta-Richmond County Democratic Party headquarters at 459 Broad St., Augusta, Georgia 30901. Their phone number is (706) – 722-8111.