Oconee Democrats Dubious Of Prospects In 10th Congressional Race

Oconee County Democrats were polite and supportive of Kimberly Clark Reuter as she spelled out her positions on the issues she plans to focus on in her campaign for the Democratic nomination in the open U.S. 10th Congressional District.

They also were clearly dubious of the likely success of her venture.

Reuter, one of two declared candidates for the Democratic nomination, no doubt would face an uphill battle in the race to replace Jody Hice, who has stepped down to run as former President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate for Secretary of State.

Republican leaders of the Georgia Senate on Monday night released a draft map with new boundaries for all 14 of Georgia’s Congressional Districts, and an analysis of the change suggests District 10 will become even more Republican if the map is approved.

Hice has won by large margins in each of the three races where he has had competition in the current 10th District, though his percentage had declined slightly.

The identity of the Republican nominee also is unknown, with a large number of candidates competing.

Reuter was preceded in the Democratic Party September virtual meeting by William Boddie, who currently represents District 62 in the Georgia House of Representatives and is a candidate for State Labor Commissioner in 2022.

For more on the story, with a video of the Democratic Party meeting, please go to Oconee County Observations.