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One last push with a week left to register voters in Georgia’s 6th District

Volunteer Jongwon Lee, left, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice program associate Raymond Partolan walk Saturday through a Johns Creek neighborhood talking with residents about the 6th Congressional District’s new May 21 voter registration deadline. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
Volunteer Jongwon Lee, left, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice program associate Raymond Partolan walk Saturday through a Johns Creek neighborhood talking with residents about the 6th Congressional District’s new May 21 voter registration deadline. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
By Kristina Torres
May 15, 2017

Voter advocacy groups are making one last big push to register voters in Georgia's 6th Congressional District, ahead of a newly mandated deadline this coming Sunday.

A federal judge’s ruling earlier this month has sparked a rush of activity.

Registration booths have popped up everywhere from high schools to grocery stores. The campaigns, too, are targeting new voters ahead of the district's nationally watched June 20 runoff.

See how and why by clicking here to read our premium story on myajc.com.

Tom Price’s congressional seat is vacant since he accepted a position in the Trump administration.

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