Update: Killer Mike Can’t Run for Georgia State Representative
Photo of Killer Mike before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner via Instagram
UPDATE: Mike has shared an update. “I can’t run,” he says. “Unfortunately, they’re not gonna let it work.” Apparently, in order to actually get elected, he’d have to officially enter the race as a “write in” instead of just having people write his name in. Watch his video and read his explanation below. Update 2: Mike further explained the situation (and encouraged people to vote) in an interview with Noisey.
During his appearances on “Real Time With Bill Maher” and CNN, at his university lectures, in his writing, and in his lyrics, Killer Mike has made a strong case for himself as a political force. Now, it’s happening—he’s running for office. During tomorrow’s special election in Atlanta, he’s running as a write-in candidate for the state representative seat in Georgia’s 55th district.
A video posted by Killer Mike (@killermikegto) onJun 15, 2015 at 5:52pm PDT
I can’t run. BUT For the folks that were willing to Write in #MichaelRender Thank U so Much. I am gonna run one day and WE WILL WIN. However in Ga I wud have to officially enter as a “write in” vs being an Actual Write in (those are the breaks) but, I really felt it important to draw attention to this race. We have BIG Problems in education, schools and prison reform in Ga and I wanna see change. I wanna see Yall active in Local politics.
The fact that ya’ll are willing to support me shows change is possible and while I run around rapping with El-P doing #RunTheJewels for the next few yrs I want ya’ll to get & stay active and Run for office! We need more New and fresh ideas & people! Now Tomorrow yall choose between two sisters, a Junior & a white indie (really republican and I’m cool with that too if he does the job so give him a look) I suggest yall Google them read up tonight and GO VOTE tomorrow! I will Run In the Future and We Will Win! Love and Respect Michael Render
2016 is possible tho! RT @pitchfork: Update: @KillerMikeGTO says “I can’t run. … (cont) http://t.co/6T3Sc6LBxQ
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) June 16, 2015
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He writes:
In Atlanta Georgia there will be special election tomorrow for District 55. Former state representative Tyrone Brooks no longer sits in the seat. I would like as many people as possible to go to the polls and write in Michael Render. Why because if I win we win. Thank you now go vote.
One thing’s certain: If elected, that inauguration party would be amazing.
Mike will appear on tonight’s episode of “The Night Show”.
Special Election In Atl tomorrow for the State Rep Seat in district 55. If U wanna write me in My Name is Michael Render. If I win We Win
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) June 15, 2015
A photo posted by Killer Mike (@killermikegto) onJun 15, 2015 at 1:13pm PDT
Read our feature on Run the Jewels, “Last Rappers Standing“.
Here’s his music video for “Reagan”:
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