Four Democrats seeking public office in the U.S. Congress and Georgia legislature in the north metro Atlanta area will appear at a political “festival-style concert” in Woodstock on Sunday.
They’re clients of a new Democratic-aligned campaign consulting firm, FTR Strategies of Roswell, and three are seeking offices that include the East Cobb area.
What’s being called “Votestock” takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Arts Event Green (111 Elm St., Woodstock), ahead of the May 21 Georgia primaries.
The event includes family-friendly activities; live music from local rock band Rodeo Drive; locally sourced food; and booths offering information about local businesses, campaigns, and other involvement opportunities.
The candidates include Antonio Daza, a candidate for District 11 in the U.S. House; Micheal Garza, who is running for State House District 46; J.D. Jordan, who’s on the ballot for State Senate District 46; and Tracy Verhoeven, a candidate for State Senate District 21.
Daza, who lives in Atlanta, is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk of the 11th District for the second time.
That district was redrawn in January by the legislature to include most of East Cobb, portions of Atlanta and Cherokee County and Bartow County.
Garza, who’s a frequent critic of the Cobb County School District, also is challenging GOP incumbent John Carson of Northeast Cobb and south Cherokee for the second time in three years.
Jordan, of Roswell, is running against Republican Sen. John Albers of District 56, which includes some of East Cobb.
Senate District 21, where Verhoeven is running, is represented by GOP Sen. Brandon Beach and includes parts of Cherokee and north Fulton.
“Woodstock is rapidly growing, vibrant, and a great area to hold a festive event,” Mo Pippin, co-owner of FTR Strategies, said in a release.
“Our hope is to highlight this area as a whole, spread awareness about the election next month, and make Democratic voters feel more united in an area that has traditionally supported conservative candidates.”
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