When I ran for Mayor of Clarkston as a first-time candidate, I was told I was:

"Too young. It was too soon. I was being too unrealistic."

I didn't listen to the naysayers -- I listened to the voices of my community. Neighbors who were hungry for change and ready for fresh, new leadership that put them, not special interests or corporate PACs or political agendas, first.

That's how I became the youngest mayor of the most ethnically diverse square mile in America. There's a lot the rest of our country can learn from our progressive, inclusive, thriving community.

Which is why I'm running to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. If you are ready to bring courage to Washington and power back to the people, then add your name to join #TeamTed >>

I can't do this without you. We're building a people-powered movement and I'd be honored to have you as a member of #TeamTed.

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When I was elected, I remember being told that my progressive ideas would bankrupt Clarkston and turn us into a crime-ridden, drug haven.

We proved them wrong. Big time.

Under my tenure, Clarkston became the first city in Georgia to implement a $15 minimum wage for city employees, we made Election Day a holiday, and decriminalized simple possession of marijuana.

Our economy is thriving, we're one of the safest cities in the state, and we're working toward becoming 100% clean energy powered.

If you believe healthcare is a right, that every American should be able to access a good paying job with benefits, that diversity makes us stronger, that hatred has no place in our country, and that climate change is a threat that needs action now, then I need your help.

The odds might be against us and we've got some tough fights ahead, but together, I know we can win.

It would be my honor to count you among the first members of #TeamTed. Join the team John >>

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Thank you,

Ted

Ted Terry
Mayor of Clarkston and Candidate for U.S. Senate



P.S. -- Getting my message throughout Georgia won't be easy! That's why I need you to share this message with two or three friends (we'll also be posting on Facebook and Twitter so if you could share our messages there, too, that would be great!).

Oh, and as you can imagine, organizing a statewide effort takes money. Even just $5 will help us get more boots on the ground and more yard signs in communities like yours!

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