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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Lucy McBath shares heartfelt Mother's Day letter to son killed by gun violence
Mother's Day can be a solemn time for those grieving. This year, Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath shared a transparent, emotional letter to her 17-year-old son who was shot and killed in 2012. McBath has since been a strong, vocal advocate against gun violence. Dear Jordan, Every Mother's day since you were ripped away from us, I daydream about all the time we never got to spend and the life that I and countless other gun violence survivors would have had if things turned out differently. On a day like today, we might've all gone out for a Mother's day brunch. I picture the wrinkles that would start to show on your smile as we enter the restaurant, the raspy onset of your grown voice as you ordered, and maybe by now—even the ways your children would have taken on your features I had grown to love since you were my little boy. On Mother's day, we celebrate all the ways mothers move mountains for their children. Ask any mom, and they'll share a laundry list of the challenges of parenting. And yet, there's nothing I wouldn't trade to spend just one more moment with you: all your sleepless nights as an infant, the mud you'd track into our home after rainy days, or the trouble of bringing home a real Christmas tree that YOU always insisted we get. It's easy to yearn for these moments during long days in Congress, but each moment I get to share your story on the House floor, propose solutions for the laws that put your life in harm's way, or any other means to end this scourge of gun violence, I'm reminded of why I'm here—and why you're not. Gun violence took you away from us, and as your mother, I promise I will never stop fighting this epidemic for as long as there is breath in my being. Jordan, I love you dearly. I know you're wishing me a happy Mother's day from up above. Hopefully, I'll see you soon, but not too soon— there's far too much left to do in this fight. Yours forever, Mom What we know Rep. Lucy McBath has lived in Georgia for decades and has represented the sixth congressional district since Jan. 2019. Many of her policies have centered around ending gun violence and helping her constituents facing financial hardship. Her son, Jordan Davis, was killed in a shooting on Black Friday in 2012. Despite all of her countless accomplishments, she says "the most important title she will ever hold is 'Jordan's Mom.'" The Source Rep. Lucy McBath shared this letter to her son with the media on Mother's Day 2025.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
McBath halts Georgia gubernatorial exploratory bid, citing husband's health
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) is pausing her exploratory bid for Georgia governor, citing her husband's ongoing cancer battle. 'I'm so grateful for everyone who has stood by my family as we undergo this arduous period,' McBath said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. 'I will be spending some time focusing on my husband's health, and I cannot make a decision to run for governor or not at this moment.' McBath told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that it was a 'really difficult decision to make.' 'And right now I can't make the decision on whether or not to run for governor,' McBath added. 'I've always said my priorities should be where I'm supposed to be. And that's helping my husband.' McBath told the Journal-Constitution that her husband, Curtis McBath, suffered complications from recent cancer surgery. 'His road to ultimate health is going to be a little longer and more difficult than we thought,' she said. 'Right now, I have to organically look at everything and make sure I'm where I'm most needed.' McBath's campaign didn't immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment but her spokesperson, Jake Orvis, told the AP that she might still run for governor in 2026. McBath does not plan to step down from Congress, where she's serving her fourth term. McBath has been a vocal advocate for gun laws after her 17-year-old son, Jordan Davis, was murdered outside a Florida gas station in 2012 during a disagreement over loud music. His killer, Michael David Dunn, who was 45 at the time, was convicted and sentenced to life behind bars for the deadly shooting. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) cannot seek reelection because of term limits. Republican Attorney General Chris Carr launched his campaign for governor in November, and other Georgia Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, have expressed interest. Democrats reportedly mulling a run include Stacey Abrams, who lost to Kemp in 2018 and 2022; former Atlanta Mayor Kesha Lance Bottoms; and former state Sen. Jason Carter, the grandson of former President Carter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
McBath pauses 2026 bid for Georgia governor
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath is suspending her run for Georgia governor, saying on Monday that she'll be focusing on her husband's health amid a recent cancer diagnosis. The four-term Democratic lawmaker did not completely rule out a 2026 gubernatorial bid and said she will continue serving in Congress. 'I'm so thankful for the support our family has received as we undergo this difficult process,' Rep. Lucy McBath said in a statement to POLITICO. 'I will be spending this next period focusing on my husband's health and recovery. I cannot make the decision to run for Governor or not at this time.' The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was first to report McBath was halting her campaign. She had drawn speculation about a possible gubernatorial campaign after launching an exploratory committee earlier this month. McBath had long been floated as a strong Democratic contender for Georgia's top job, as Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited next year. If elected, McBath would be the country's first Black woman governor and would also be the state's first Democratic governor in over two decades. Her decision leaves uncertainty over who will emerge as the party's front-runner. Other Democrats who have hinted at potential gubernatorial bids include former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and former DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Michael Thurmond. Meanwhile, former Democratic state Rep. Stacey Abrams — who ran and lost to Kemp in 2018 and 2022 — has not ruled out running a third time. On the GOP side, Attorney General Chris Carr has already entered the race.
Politico
31-03-2025
- Health
- Politico
McBath pauses 2026 bid for Georgia governor
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath is suspending her run for Georgia governor, saying on Monday that she'll be focusing on her husband's health amid a recent cancer diagnosis. The four-term Democratic lawmaker did not completely rule out a 2026 gubernatorial bid and said she will continue serving in Congress. 'I'm so thankful for the support our family has received as we undergo this difficult process,' Rep. Lucy McBath said in a statement to POLITICO. 'I will be spending this next period focusing on my husband's health and recovery. I cannot make the decision to run for Governor or not at this time.' The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was first to report McBath was halting her campaign. She had drawn speculation about a possible gubernatorial campaign after launching an exploratory committee earlier this month. McBath had long been floated as a strong Democratic contender for Georgia's top job, as Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited next year. If elected, McBath would be the country's first Black woman governor and would also be the state's first Democratic governor in over two decades. Her decision leaves uncertainty over who will emerge as the party's front-runner. Other Democrats who have hinted at potential gubernatorial bids include former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and former DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Michael Thurmond. Meanwhile, former Democratic state Rep. Stacey Abrams — who ran and lost to Kemp in 2018 and 2022 — has not ruled out running a third time. On the GOP side, Attorney General Chris Carr has already entered the race.
The Hill
31-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
McBath halts Georgia gubernatorial exploratory bid, citing husband's health
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) is pausing her exploratory bid for Georgia governor, citing her husband's ongoing cancer battle. 'I'm so grateful for everyone who has stood by my family as we undergo this arduous period,' McBath said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. 'I will be spending some time focusing on my husband's health, and I cannot make a decision to run for governor or not at this moment.' McBath told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that it was a 'really difficult decision to make.' 'And right now I can't make the decision on whether or not to run for governor,' McBath added. 'I've always said my priorities should be where I'm supposed to be. And that's helping my husband.' McBath told the Journal-Constitution that her husband, Curtis McBath, suffered complications from recent cancer surgery. 'His road to ultimate health is going to be a little longer and more difficult than we thought,' she said. 'Right now, I have to organically look at everything and make sure I'm where I'm most needed.' McBath's campaign didn't immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment but her spokesperson, Jake Orvis, told the AP that she might still run for governor in 2026. McBath does not plan to step down from Congress, where she's serving her fourth term. McBath has been a vocal advocate for gun laws after her 17-year-old son, Jordan Davis, was murdered outside a Florida gas station in 2012 during a disagreement over loud music. His killer, Michael David Dunn, who was 45 at the time, was convicted and sentenced to life behind bars for the deadly shooting. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) cannot seek reelection because of term limits. Republican Attorney General Chris Carr launched his campaign for governor in November, and other Georgia Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, have expressed interest. Democrats reportedly mulling a run include Stacey Abrams, who lost to Kemp in 2018 and 2022; former Atlanta Mayor Kesha Lance Bottoms; and former state Sen. Jason Carter, the grandson of former President Carter.
