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ZEBULON - Two candidates have qualified to run for US Representative District 3 in the November Election.

Brian Jack (Republican) and Maura Keller (Democrat) will be on the ballot.

BRIAN JACK

Brian Jack is one of President Trump’s most-trusted allies who has worked by his side for the last 8 years to Make America Great Again.

A 6th-generation Georgian, Brian was raised in Fayette County, and is a graduate of Woodward Academy, where he played basketball and baseball.

With an early passion for service to his community, Brian spent his summers during college working at Peachtree City Hall, helping build the city’s comprehensive plan.

Following graduation from Pepperdine University, Brian pursued a career in advocacy for conservative values, working for Dr. Ben Carson and the movement to strengthen the United States-Israel relationship.

In 2016, Brian joined President Trump’s campaign, where he led the effort to defeat the Never Trump opposition during the contentious Republican primaries.

Brian worked in The White House from the first to last day of President Trump’s Administration.

President Trump appointed Brian to serve as the White House Political Director, responsible for implementing the President’s America First agenda.

Brian worked by President Trump’s side to Stop Illegal Immigration, Pass Historic Tax Cuts, Confirm Conservative Judges, and Eliminate Needless Regulations.

Brian delivered America First results for Georgia for four years in President Trump’s White House. He is now asking you for your vote to deliver America First results in Congress.

President Trump needs strong, tested, and trusted allies in Congress to reverse what Joe Biden and the Radical Left have done to destroy this country. That is why President Trump has endorsed Brian Jack to be the next Congressman for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District.

Brian pledges to be a strong, accountable, and conservative leader for the 3rd District and looks forward to earning your support.

Brian spoke at the Pike County GOP meeting on Tuesday, April 16th.

You can support Brian's at the following locations online:
Website: https://brianjack.com/
X: https://twitter.com/briantjack
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Brian-Jack-for-Congress/

MAURA KELLER

My name is Maura Keller, and I am a Democratic candidate running for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. I live in Fayetteville, Georgia with my husband, David, and we share four children, two grandchildren, and two dogs. Until recently, I was working at Atlanta’s VA as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and every day I would see our veterans being underserved and not always quality care. I did my best to help, but I needed to do something bigger that could actually effect change: run for office. Alongside attacks on women’s rights and our state ranking 41st for health care, this was enough for me to quit my job and take a leap of faith.

My career started in 1978 when I enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Military Policewoman, and I went on to receive numerous honors, including the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. I retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years and became an analyst, taking independent contracts with companies for the Under Secretary of the Department of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. These professional experiences taught me how to be a leader through effective communication and listening skills. I knew that every decision I made would affect the soldier in the field, and this philosophy will guide me as I make decisions for District 3.

The issues I care about include: raising the minimum wage, reducing health care costs, protecting social security, immigration reform, climate change, voting rights, education, gun safety, and defending our LGBTQIA+ community.

Women’s rights are also a huge part of my platform. My children and grandchildren now have less rights than I did, and I don’t want them to spend their lives fighting for the same freedoms that previous generations have had to. I am a passionate advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment and this is something I intend to support in Congress. When I win, I will become the first woman to ever hold office in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. If we have more women in Congress, we can protect reproductive rights, IVF, access to contraception, and equal pay.

In Georgia, we are facing a maternal health care crisis, and women and children are losing their lives far too often because our services are crumbling. We are one of the highest ranking states for rural hospital closures and many counties in Georgia do not have OB/GYN services. These issues disproportionately affect people of color, and it’s time that we end the racial health care gap, and invest in health care across the board.

I think I’m the right candidate for District 3 as I am not afraid to speak truth to power. I will work for the people, not the party. I will be accountable and dedicated to our district, and will use my experience as an analyst to make sure no stone is left unturned. After my service in the Army and as a health care worker, I am now ready to serve the American people in Congress.

Website: www.maurakeller.com/

Email: maura@maura4ga3.com

Phone: 404-482-0864

Tiktok/Instagram/Youtube: @getmorewithmaura

Facebook: Maura Keller for Congress

Reddit: r/maurakeller

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For more information about the November 5, 2024 election including early voting dates and times, Saturday voting, and how to obtain an absentee ballot, go to: pikecountytimes.com/secondary/BREAKINGNEWSNovember2024election.html.