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‘Legal immigrant.’
State Sen. John Albers, was quoted in the statement referring to the victim as a “legal immigrant from Puerto Rico who followed every step of the process to live and work in the United States.” He went on to slam Democratic immigration policies.
That’s much the same language Republicans use to praise people who immigrate legally to the United States. Except as a Puerto Rican native, Rodriguez-Ramirez is a U.S. citizen at birth—and not an immigrant, legal or otherwise.
An update from our October filing.
Georgia’s State Ethics Commission requires candidates and incumbents to report all contributions, expenditures, loans, and investments on a rolling basis. And in election years these filings are required at the ends of January, April, June, September … and in October!
So, let’s take a look at what our October filings can tell us about how the two campaigns compare.
Interview with JD Jordan.
I think one of the cornerstones of good representation is being proactive and transparent when communicating with your constituents. And a big part of that is going to where your constituents already are—not just where I’m comfortable. So, we do voter outreach at a variety of public events, we’re active across the spectrum of social media, and we’ve hosted unique events like our Dungeons & Democrats fundraiser that target different segments in our community.
Let’s bring a growth mindset to Georgia’s State Senate.
Folks have asked me how I think I’m qualified to run for State Senate. I have two answers:
Firstly, I’m already a professional problem solver. Secondly, I have a growth mindset.
In that vein, I’ve asked a few of my children and friends to help me demonstrate my enthusiasm and open-mindedness to learning new things.
JD Jordan: The candidate in his own words
I believe I can better represent the wide range of voters and values in East Cobb, Roswell, and Woodstock because I was raised socially liberal and fiscally conservative. A big part of that experience was learning and taking to heart the idea that we should have as little government as possible and exactly as much government as we need.
The Christians Preaching the Case for Kamala: 'Trump Undermines the Work of Jesus'
Christians are traveling the country on a mission — spreading faith, hope, and love, and attempting to move evangelicals from Trump to Harris.
Our connection to John Albers.
Many people don’t realize that my opponent John Albers and I have a history together.
Albers and I first met and worked together at Slalom Consulting, where I worked as an experience designer and he worked as an account manager. We’ve since graduated to being neighbors in Roswell.
Day of a Thousand Doors was a hit!
Micheal Garza and I had the best day, Saturday, with Stacey Abrams, Nell Goza, Parker Short, and more than a hundred volunteers who turned out for the largest mass canvass the suburbs of East Cobb, Roswell, and Woodstock have ever seen from a state campaign!
A rally to Trust Women.
On Tuesday, a Trust Women Rally popped up in Forsyth County just down the road from where Donald Trump was coming to participate in a Fox News Town Hall focused on Women's Issues.
Georgia could swing away from a GOP trifecta.
In a state like Georgia that has a Republican trifecta—a Republican governor and a party majority in both chambers of the state legislature—queer community leaders and political strategists are working diligently to prove Atlanta isn’t the state’s only allegedly progressive community.
One candidate with personal stakes is JD Jordan, running against John Albers for Georgia Senate District 56.
Early voting starts today!
One very unexpected delight of this State Senate campaign has been being on my oldest's first ballots—first in the primary and again this morning in her first General Election.
Fair Fight.
Today, we're proud to share, our campaign was endorsed by Fair Fight, a political action committee (PAC) founded in 2018 by Stacey Abrams, the Democratic politician and voting rights activist. Its primary goal is to address voter suppression, promote fair elections, and ensure that all eligible voters have equal access to the ballot box, particularly in Georgia, but also nationwide.
Happy Pride, y’all!
The kids and I had a fantastic time at the ATL Pride Parade yesterday, walking with Georgia Equality alongside Susie Greenberg and Shea Roberts. Parades have quickly become the highlight of the campaign for me and the kids, and nothing quite beats a parade with over 100,000 people just pouring out good vibes.
Rock the Vote rally.
What a huge turnout for the Cherokee County Democrats' Rock the Vote rally in Woodstock! We outgrew our initial venue by a MILE and packed the house for a slate of local Democratic candidates and our keynote speaker, Jon Ossoff!
Vote Common Good rally.
Two weekends ago, Danielle Bell and I had the chance to join Vote Common Good's "Faith, Hope, and Love" bus tour when they visited Canton, in Cherokee County. It was an opportunity for me talk about my philosophical alignment with VCG's Christian commitment to the ethic of love in our public and political lives.
Georgia Stonewall Democrats.
Today, we're proud to share, our campaign was endorsed by Georgia Stonewall Democrats, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization within the Democratic Party.
Voters of Tomorrow.
Today, we're proud to share, our campaign was endorsed by Voters of Tomorrow, a youth-led organization that mobilizes young people to participate in democracy.
Roswell Youth Day Parade!
This past weekend's Youth Day Parade in Roswell was probably the high point of the campaign (so far) for my family. We joined 40+ volunteers and three dogs on a custom-built float and shared a mountain of candy with the kids along Woodstock, Canton, and Mimosa. We had the most amazing time!
Vote Pro Choice.
Today, we're proud to share, our campaign was endorsed by Vote Pro Choice, a political advocacy organization focused on electing pro-choice candidates at all levels of government.
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH.
Open communication is a cornerstone of good representation—and something sadly lacking in many Georgia senate districts, including the 56. I pledge to respond to everyone who reaches out. So email, text, or call me anytime at:
jdjordan@forthe56.com
706.804.0456
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