Aaron Baker and Robin McCoy are both running the be the first transgender elected officials to the Georgia General Assembly.
Baker, who is running for State House District 51, and McCoy, who’s running for State Senate District 5, met with voters at Lavender Bookshop on Feb. 22 for a community discussion about affordable housing, public transportation, trans issues, and immigration.
“I think it’s really important to engage the LGBTQ+ community as a whole for events like this,” McCoy told Georgia Voice, “especially considering the fact that our representation, when we win, would be representation for the whole state, not just for our districts.”
Baker and McCoy districts represent neighboring parts of Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Lawrenceville. Both candidates are running in primary elections this May against incumbents who they say have not been engaging with their constituents.
“The Republicans have had a trifecta for over 20 years – State House, State Senate, and Governor,” Baker said. “… It’s why we have a six-week abortion ban. It’s why our voting rights are under attack. It’s why our local law enforcement is forced to work with ICE. They have done so much damage over the last 20 years, and we actually have a show at fixing it this year. This primary is so important.”
Baker and McCoy told Georgia Voice that they’re running on similar platforms of prioritizing affordable housing, public transportation, public transportation, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Both candidates will be on primary ballots this spring; early voting begins on April 27 before Election Day on May 19. To check your voter registration and find your district, visit your My Voter Page.
Until then, Baker and McCoy are fundraising and seeking canvassing volunteers. To learn more, visit aaron4ga.com and robin4ga.com.
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