Former Gov. Barnes Endorses Kaple In Congressional Race

ALPHARETTA, GA — A Democrat running to challenge U.S. Rep. Karen Handel for the 6th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 8 election has received the backing of former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes.

Barnes announced his support to Kaple, a former television news anchor who is running in the May 22 Democratic primary for the seat.

"Bobby has not only been a member of our community, but he's been in our living rooms as a newscaster here in Atlanta," said Governor Barnes. "He knows the issues that are important to Georgia families and he'll fight passionately on their behalf. He cares deeply about the issue of children's healthcare, and that's just one of the reasons why I'm supporting Bobby Kaple for Congress."

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Kaple said Gov. Barnes knows what it means to put the interest of Peach State residents over "partisan politics."

"Georgians need representatives with that same sort of dedication to move our country forward," he added. "I am honored and humbled to have Governor Barnes' endorsement."

Along with Gov. Barnes, Kaple has been endorsed by Ambassador Andrew Young, former U.S. Senator Max Cleland, former U.S. Rep. Buddy Darden, Georgia Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson, State Senator Elena Parent, former Candidate for Georgia’s 6th District Richard Keatley, former U.S. Senate nominee Jim Barksdale and Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Image via Bobby Kaple's campaign