Think he can take her?
A former prosecutor is running in the primary election to challenge Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
“Primaries are an essential part of the democratic process, and voters deserve a choice,” Smith said.
“I’m running to be that option to change the face of the justice system in Fulton County and make Fulton the safest county in the country.”
But Smith and his other challenger, Republican Courtney Kramer, are up against a lot. With Fulton County being a Democratic haven and Willis being a recognizable political figure in the state, she has a significant advantage over the two trying to take her spot.
Smith isn’t challenging Willis based on the election interference trial or the recent ruling over allegations of an improper relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. He used softer themes to state his case – stating he would “work with the community to be solutions-oriented and deliver results that focus on victim-centered prosecution, mass incarceration, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline and eliminating the fear of crime.”
Willis defeated Howard – a six-term incumbent – in a head-to-head runoff.
Willis has filed her qualifying paperwork for re-election and said she is “unfazed” by her challengers. She stressed her commitment to bringing Trump to justice.
Party primaries are scheduled for May 21, with the general election on Nov. 5.
Source: Black Enterprise
