On the heels of recent endorsements from the Mayor of Birmingham and other state and national leaders, Blair adds another strong bench of support as he continues to outpace the field.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Dr. Everton Blair for Congress today announced endorsements from a group of Atlanta City Council members, adding to the growing momentum behind his campaign and reinforcing Blair’s position as the only candidate in the race continuing to earn support from local, statewide, and national leaders.

The endorsing Atlanta City Council members are:

• Councilmember Eshé Collins — Post 3 At-Large

• Councilmember Matt Westmoreland — Post 2 At-Large

• Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari — District 5

• Councilmember Jason Dozier — District 4

These endorsements come on the heels of Blair’s recent backing from the Mayor of Birmingham, alongside a growing list of supporters from across Georgia and beyond. Together, they underscore what is becoming increasingly clear: while the incumbent and other candidates in this race struggle to build real momentum, Blair is assembling the broadest, most credible coalition in the field.

“Everton is building the kind of coalition that shows strength, momentum, and real belief in his leadership,” said Bianca Keaton, Campaign Manager for Everton Blair for Congress. “No one else in this race is matching the range or depth of support this campaign is earning.”

“I’m proud to have the support of leaders who know what it means to serve and deliver,” said Dr. Everton Blair. “This campaign is growing because people are ready for active, serious leadership that meets the moment.”

Blair, a former chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, has continued to build a campaign centered on results, visibility, and next-generation leadership for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. With support now stretching across municipal leaders, statewide elected officials, and national validators, Blair is showing both the strength of his message and the breadth of his coalition.

At a time when voters are looking for more than seniority and more than status quo politics, these endorsements send a clear signal: Dr. Everton Blair is the candidate building real energy, real credibility, and real support to move Georgia’s 13th forward.

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About Dr. Everton Blair Jr.
Dr. Everton Blair Jr. is a lifelong resident of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, born and raised in Gwinnett County to Jamaican immigrants. A former high school math teacher, he built his career as an educator and made history in 2018 as the first Black member and the youngest-ever member elected to the Gwinnett County Board of Education. Blair is running for Congress in Georgia’s 13th District to deliver people-powered leadership that puts working families ahead of corporate donors and political insiders. A community-first leader and organizer, he’s focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, defending civil rights, and building an economy that works for everyone, not just the well-connected. Blair supports Medicare for All and replacing ICE with an immigration system rooted in dignity, due process, and accountability. He has also been outspoken against Super PACs designed to drown out everyday people. If elected, Blair would become the first openly gay member of Congress from Georgia.

About Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

In a dramatic redistricting shift in 2023, Georgia’s 13th Congressional District moved north and east, picking up portions of Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, and DeKalb counties while maintaining swaths of Clayton and Henry counties. Major cities include: Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Conyers, Covington, Lilburn, Grayson, Lawrenceville, and Snellville. The district remains a Democratic stronghold with a heavily Black populace and voting base. Fast-growing counties like Gwinnett and Rockdale are places where Everton Blair has lived, served, and won.

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