#JordanDavis Mother Of Teen Slain For ‘Playing Music Too Loud’ Wins Georgia Democratic Primary

July 26, 2018

Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Lucy McBath Wins Georgia Democratic Primary

Lucy McBath could get a seat in Congress. The mother of the late Jordan Davis won the Democratic nomination for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District.

“I am at a loss for words. Thank you to my supporters, friends & family. And I want to thank my dear Jordan, my rock & inspiration,” said McBath after winning the race.

I am at a loss for words. Thank you to my supporters, friends & family. And I want to thank my dear Jordan, my rock & inspiration. We deserve better representation in DC, and I intend to show the good people of #GA06 what a tough, determined mother can do. On to November! pic.twitter.com/OqXCbw53cu

— Lucy McBath (@LucyWins2018) July 25, 2018

She was facing off with fellow Democrat Kevin Abel and received endorsements from Kamala Harris and Jon Lewis.

Her son Jordan 17 when he was killed by Michael Dunn at a Florida gas station because he and his friends were “playing music too loud.” Dunn received life in prison without parole for the murder.

Lucy has been a gun-control activist since Jordan’s death.

I lost my son Jordan to senseless gun violence in 2012. I battled and defeated breast cancer–twice. In contrast, my opponent proudly touts her NRA "A" rating and worked her entire career to defund Planned Parenthood. The choice in #GA06 cannot be clearer. But I need your help. pic.twitter.com/1FjCdpBEgi

— Lucy McBath (@LucyWins2018) July 25, 2018