This is too big to ignore.
This kind of thing is too big to ignore, Jason.
Something major is happening in Georgia.
In 2024, Leaders We Deserve helped elect Bryce Berry, who at the time was the youngest state legislator in Georgia's history. This year, we did it again when we helped elect Akbar Ali, the new record-holder for Georgia's youngest state legislator. We didn't just support them because they were young, we supported them because we knew they would be the best fighters for their constituents.
Akbar has only been in office for a matter of weeks and he is already taking action to make life more affordable for Georgians. With gas prices surging due to Trump's illegal war with Iran, Akbar was the ONLY state representative in Georgia who publicly called on Governor Kemp to suspend the state's gas tax.
After a public pressure campaign and more of Akbar's colleagues joining him in the fight, the legislature passed the suspension and expects the Governor to sign it into law.
This move alone will save Georgians tens of millions at the gas pump. Akbar is proving that for this next generation of Democrats, affordability is not just a talking point to win elections, it's an actionable priority they're uniquely prepared to address.
I spent some time in Georgia lately and met with several inspiring young leaders who will be running for office in the coming years. It's pretty incredible to see what's happening there. I remember when it was considered a red state, but now it has two Democratic US Senators and a deep bench of progressives ready to run for the General Assembly, Congress, and other seats of power in the state.
To be honest with you, Georgia is one of the states I am most excited for in the next decade. In my weekly candidate recruitment meetings with my team, the biggest challenge we have with Georgia isn't finding enough good candidates to run, it's actually that there are often multiple incredible candidates running for the same seat. The state is in good hands, but we need your help to make sure we get the best of the best of our generation elected. Young leaders who reject corporate money, fight relentlessly for their constituents, and inspire the next generation of Bryce Berry's and Akbar Ali's to run for office and create lasting change.
Akbar is incredible, but he isn't in these fights alone. I know there are a ton more candidates out there that can get elected to office in Georgia with our support.
We're going to keep electing bold young progressives in Georgia and across the country. Are you with us, Jason? Donate $5 now to join this fight.
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Thank you,
David Hogg
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