Decorated veteran, Georgia’s most recent Democratic Senator and Democratic Leader back Warnock’s bid for the Senate, as the Campaign continues consolidating support across Georgia and nationally
Atlanta, GA – Today, former United States Senator Max Cleland announced his endorsement of Reverend Raphael Warnock. The announcement comes on the heels of an endorsement from Congressman Jim Clyburn and highlights the momentum for Warnock’s U.S. Senate campaign, as he ends the second quarter backed by numerous Georgia officials, national organizations and members of Congress. In addition to Senator Cleland, Georgia House Minority Leader Bob Trammell, former State Representative Stacey Evans and more Peach state legislators have joined Team Warnock, including members of the Macon delegation.
Cleland, who was one of Georgia’s United States Senators from 1997 – 2003, also served as the American Battle Monuments Commission Secretary under President Barack Obama and Administrator of Veterans Affairs (now known as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs) under President Jimmy Carter. A native Atlantan, he was also Georgia’s Secretary of State from 1987 – 1996 and spent time in the State Senate. Prior to running for office, Cleland served in the Vietnam War, later being awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for his sacrifices.
“As a man of faith, I know that Reverend Warnock will be committed to fighting for the least among us in the Senate, and to ensuring that the interests of hardworking people and families are represented in Washington,” said Senator Max Cleland. “Raphael is the servant leader Georgians deserve and I am proud to join him in this campaign.”
“Senator Cleland has served our country with honor, dignity and fierce advocacy for our veterans and families. I am humbled to have earned his endorsement and the support of the many other local leaders joining us in this movement. I look forward to working alongside them as we fight for the soul of our nation, and to put the interests of Georgians first,” said Reverend Warnock.
The following local leaders and elected officials support Warnock for Georgia:
State Senator Emanuel Jones, District 10, DeKalb, Henry Counties
State Senator David Lucas, District 26, Bibb, Jones, Hancock,Twiggs, Wilkinson, Washington Counties
State Senator Valencia Seay, District 34, Clayton, Fayette Counties
State Senator Donzella James, District 35, Douglas, Fulton Counties
State Senator Gail Davenport, District 44, Clayton, DeKalb Counties
State Senator Gloria Butler, District 55, DeKalb, Gwinnett Counties
State Representative Betsy Holland, District 54, Fulton County
State Representative Sharon Beasley-Teague, District 65, Douglas, Fulton Counties
State Representative Kimberly Alexander, District 66, Douglas, Paulding Counties
State Representative Demetrius Douglas, District 78, Clayton, Henry Counties
State Representative Mike Wilensky, District 79, DeKalb County
State Representative Michele Henson, District 86, DeKalb County
State Representative Billy Mitchell, District 88, DeKalb County
State Representative Doreen Carter, District 92, DeKalb, Gwinnett Counties
State Representative Karen Bennett, District 94, DeKalb, Gwinnett Counties
State Representative Beth Moore, District 95, Fulton, Gwinnett Counties
State Representative Brenda Lopez Romero, District 99, Gwinnett County
State Representative Gregg Kennard, District 102, Gwinnett County
State Representative Shelly Hutchinson, District 107, Gwinnett County
State Representative Pam Dickerson, District 113, Newton, Rockdale Counties
State Representative and Minority Leader Bob Trammell, District 132, Coweta, Meriweather, Troup Counties
State Representative Patty Bentley, District 139, Dooly, Peach, Macon, Taylor Counties
State Representative James Beverly, District 143, Bibb County
Former State Representative Stacey Evans, District 42, Cobb County
Warnock launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2020, and independent analysts at Cook Political immediately moved the race to one of the most competitive in the nation. Reverend Warnock outraised every candidate – Democrat and Republican – for the special election in the first fundraising quarter this year. He’s also earned support from leaders across the state including Stacey Abrams, Congressman John Lewis, Ambassador Andrew Young, Jason Carter and countless local officials. In addition to robust support from Georgians, he is backed by Planned Parenthood, End Citizens United, Democracy for America, the Congressional Black Caucus as well as Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and multiple United States Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker.
About Reverend Warnock
Reverend Raphael Warnock grew up in Kayton Homes public housing in Savannah. Fourteen years ago, he was chosen to serve as Senior Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is only the fifth Senior Pastor in the history of the church and the youngest pastor ever selected to serve in that position. Reverend Warnock believes his service does not stop at the church door, and has been an advocate to expand health care coverage and to ensure hardworking Georgians can make a living wage. As Senator, Reverend Warnock will bring to Washington the concerns of struggling Georgia families who wonder why no one is looking out for them, and focus on fighting for quality, affordable health care, for the dignity of working people who are paid too little as our government works more for Wall Street, and to make sure every voice is heard.
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