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Rep. Draper earns endorsement of Reverend Timothy McDonald, III

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Rep. Draper has earned the endorsement of Rev. Timothy McDonald III, a longtime Georgia civil rights and voting rights leader, in her campaign for State Senate District 44.

Rep. Saira Draper has been endorsed by Reverend Timothy McDonald, III, Senior Pastor of First Iconium Baptist Church and founder of the African American Ministers Leadership Council, in her campaign for Georgia State Senate District 44.

Rev. McDonald has spent decades on the front lines of civil rights, voting rights, and justice for Black communities across Georgia. His leadership has helped shape important conversations across the state on democracy, equity, and accountability. For Rep. Draper, this endorsement reflects both confidence in her record and the shared values at the center of her campaign.

Rep. Draper is deeply grateful for Rev. McDonald’s support and recognizes it as both a blessing and a responsibility.

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