PRESS RELEASE: Fayette Democrats Host Flip Fayette BLUE Election Party

Press Release
Written By Alex Waterson | Communications Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 3rd, 2024 — The Fayette County Democratic Committee is hosting an election night party on November 5th, 2024, at 240 Glynn St. in Fayetteville, Georgia starting at 7 PM. Attending will be the campaigns of several local candidates. Confirmed guests include:

  • Congressional candidate Maura Keller,

  • Tax Commissioner candidate Angela Haynes,

  • Clerk of Superior Court candidate Tonya Corbin,

  • School Board candidates Kim Cox-Owens, Lydia Powell, and Catherine Remkes,

  • County Commission candidates Vickie Butler, Bobby Jones, and Darryl Hicks,

  • State House Representatives Debra Bazemore and Derrick Jackson, and

  • State Senate candidate Kenya Wicks.

“All our amazing candidates will be there, and their families,” said Joe Clark, FCDC Chair. “It's important for us local Democrats to show them support at the end of a long campaign cycle. Especially this year, when we know some of our races look poised to flip to Democrats for the first time ever.” The Fayette Democrats are expecting over 300 local volunteers to attend, maxing out their venue capacity. Please reach out ASAP for press enquiries and media availability with our Chair/candidates. General attendees can Sign up via Mobilize here.

ALSO: Our official TikTok account with over 3,000 followers will be hosting an exclusive livestream of this event.

Fayette County has the best shot to flip blue in decades this year, reflected by media spotlights on MSNBC, Crooked Media, USA Today, AP, Sky News, the Atlanta Voice, and 11Alive. In addition, Fayette Democrats have recently:

  • Broken their early voting turnout record with 62,500 votes,

  • Funded their first ever full-size billboard,

  • Fielded their largest ever slate of Democratic candidates,

  • Chartered their first Young Dems chapter,

  • Helped secure Sunday voting for the first time in Fayette County history,

  • Held a 200 cart golf cart parade in Peachtree City, and

  • Appointed the youngest Elections Board official in Georgia history in Zach Livsey.

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The Fayette County Democratic Committee is a County political party within the Democratic Party of Georgia. We engage in Get-Out-The-Vote activities year in and year out, especially during election years. District by district, we find opportunities to increase Democratic performance and improve Democratic participation. We work to support our Democratic elected officials during difficult legislative battles.

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Alex Waterson | Communications Director

Alex Waterson is a digital marketer based out of Peachtree City, GA who specializes in web, social, and email content creation. She is a Director of Communications for the Help Elect Maura Keller campaign and also serves as Co-Chair of Communications for the Fayette County Democratic Committee. Originally from the UK, she has an MA in Creative Writing from Northumbria University and a chocolate lab named Winston.

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