Lucy McBath wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District – WABE

Lucy McBath wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Home in Georgia’s seventh Congressional District.

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath has defeated fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux in a Georgia main race between two incumbents who grew to become rising stars after flipping districts lengthy held by Republicans.

The competition in metro Atlanta’s seventh Congressional District value Democrats one of many two Georgia lawmakers who had picked up Home seats for the occasion since 2018.

McBath elected to run for Bourdeaux’s seat quite than stand for reelection within the neighboring sixth District, which she had represented for 2 phrases. McBath left her former district after the Republican-controlled state legislature redrew it to be extra conservative.

Bourdeaux, who was in search of a second time period, stated she was shocked by the problem from a colleague she had referred to as a “sister.” McBath stated her choice was pushed by her need to maintain advocating for gun security in reminiscence of her teenage son, who was fatally shot in 2012.

Within the November election, McBath will face the winner of Republican main between 5 candidates.