Lucy McBath wins Georgia’s 6th Congressional District primary

“Twice, Georgians stood with me and voted overwhelmingly to send me back to Congress,” she said. “Our work to keep our families safe, expand access to health care, and protect Georgians has only just begun. »

McBath defeated state Rep. Mandisha A. Thomas and Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson, the other Democrats in the primary vote. Each campaigned on the idea that they, not McBath, had deeper ties to the district that includes much of the west Atlanta metro area.

McBath, who lives in Marietta, currently represents Gwinnett County’s 7th Congressional District. But after the Georgia Legislature drew new maps in a special session in late 2023, she opted to run in the newly redrawn 6th.

McBath had far more name recognition and money in his campaign account than his Democratic challengers.

Criswell, who lives in Gwinnett County, is the creator of a brand behind manufacturing baseballs used by youth leagues. His campaign is heavily focused on his Christian faith and opposition to President Joe Biden’s administration.

Neither Criswell nor McBath live within the boundaries of the new 6th District. Federal law requires members of Congress to live in the state they represent, but does not require them to live in their district.