‘Married to Medication’ Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Loses Georgia Congressional Race
Married to Medication star Dr. Heavenly Kimes is talking out after conceding in Georgia’s Democratic major election for the U.S. Home of Representatives.
The Atlanta-based beauty dentist introduced Tuesday, Might 19, that she was ending her marketing campaign after ending second within the race for Georgia’s thirteenth Congressional District. Kimes competed towards 5 different Democratic candidates and finally misplaced to Rep. Jasmine Clark.
Clark, who has represented Georgia Home District 108 since 2019, secured greater than 50 p.c of the vote within the major, in response to NBC Information. She is now set to face Republican candidate Jonathan James Chavez within the basic election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Chavez superior after working unopposed within the Republican major.
Following the election outcomes, Kimes shared a message with supporters on Instagram, reflecting on the marketing campaign and congratulating Clark on her victory.
“This isn’t over — we’re going to come back again. I’ve already referred to as Jasmine Clark and congratulated the queen,” Kimes mentioned in a video posted to social media. “I’m positive she’ll do a tremendous job. I’m so pleased with her, however I’m additionally pleased with you. We did one thing totally different; we made historical past.”
The truth tv star additionally thanked the individuals who supported her all through the marketing campaign, together with volunteers, donors and voters who helped unfold her message throughout the district.
“It doesn’t matter what, I’m so pleased with what we constructed collectively,” she wrote alongside the video. “From the underside of my coronary heart, thanks to all people that believed in me, prayed for me, donated, volunteered, canvassed, texted, referred to as voters, put up indicators, and stood beside me by way of this journey.”
Kimes continued by highlighting what she seen as accomplishments throughout the race regardless of the loss.
“We got here in second place. We beat elected officers. We constructed an actual motion. And most significantly, we confirmed that on a regular basis folks nonetheless have a voice,” she added.
Her husband, Dr. Damon Kimes, appeared beside her within the video as she delivered her remarks. Kimes publicly thanked him for supporting her throughout the demanding marketing campaign season and acknowledged the sacrifices made by her household all through the method.
She credited her husband for “each sacrifice, each late evening, each prayer, each dialog and on a regular basis he poured into serving to me by way of this course of.”
Kimes additionally expressed gratitude to her kids, thanking them for “sacrificing time with me whereas we fought for one thing larger than ourselves.”
A number of supporters and fellow Bravo personalities flooded the feedback part following her concession speech, together with her “Married to Medication” castmate Dr. Jackie Walters.
Walters praised Kimes in a supportive message, writing that she is a “rockstar” earlier than including, “That is solely the start for you.”
The race for Georgia’s thirteenth Congressional District adopted the demise of longtime Congressman David Scott, who represented the district starting in 2003. Scott died on April 22 on the age of 80, leaving the seat vacant.
Earlier than his demise, Scott had reportedly been main in current polling. On the time of his passing, Kimes honored the late congressman with a public tribute recognizing his years of service to the district.
She described Scott as a “devoted advocate for his neighborhood, working to uplift households, assist financial progress and champion points that mattered to the folks he served.”
Kimes first revealed her political ambitions final summer time when she solely shared with PEOPLE that she meant to run for Georgia state consultant in District 93. Nonetheless, in March, she introduced that she had shifted her focus and would as a substitute search federal workplace by coming into the congressional race for District 13.
On the time of her announcement, Kimes emphasised that she seen herself as somebody exterior of conventional politics and framed her marketing campaign round public service and advocacy.
“I’m not a profession politician. I’m a mother, a health care provider, a enterprise proprietor — and I’m not afraid to face up for what I imagine in,” she mentioned in an announcement. “I’m working to serve, and I’m able to work.”
Though her congressional marketing campaign has come to an finish for now, Kimes instructed supporters in her concession message that she plans to proceed shifting ahead after what she described as a historic run.
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