Cole Announces Candidacy For Georgia’s 7th Congressional District

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Democrat Marqus Cole has announced his candidacy to represent Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.

Cole is a local attorney, former prosecutor, graduate of Georgia State University, and member of the Georgia Bar Association, the Gwinnett Democratic Party (Executive Committee), Grace Snellville Church and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He is also a resident of Gwinnett County and a parent of two children with his wife Amanda. Cole has spent his career fighting for justice and equality and said he has proven his commitment and dedication to serving the community.

Cole said he is humbled to follow in the footsteps of strong leaders like John Lewis, Lucy McBath, and Stacey Abrams. It is because of the path they paved that Cole said he feels compelled to serve the public.

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“I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy to represent Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. The continued dysfunction in Washington is hurting Georgia families, and we need a voice in Congress that is committed to moving our district, and our state forward. I look forward to meeting the great people of district 7th and listening to the issues affecting their family.”

Cole made his first public appearance as a candidate in the Gwinnett County MLK Parade.

Learn more about Cole and his campaign by visiting www.coleforgeorgia.com.

Photo courtesy Marqus Cole campaign