Jonah Garson: New NC Senate Pick

It's April 4th.

You're listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news.

I'm Corey with the story.

Jonah Garzen, the first vice-chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, just got

tapped to fill the state's Tennessee for District 23.

A Democratic committee picked him Saturday to replace Greg Meyer, who stepped down at the

end of March.

Governor Josh Stein should make it official any day now, right before the General Assembly

short session kicks off.

The committee went with Garzen over some heavy hitters, like state reps, Alan Boancy

from Orange County, and Renee Price from Caswell and Orange.

Counties, plus person county board member Kenneth Perry, it's a big move for the party

insider from Chapel Hill.

Garzen brings solid creds as a UNC alum, who's worked for former legislators.

He's all about pushing progressive vibes, like bolstering democracy, safeguarding Medicaid,

and rolling out a fairer income tax.

Now he's locked in for the November ballot against Republican Laura Pichardo in this

deep blue district.

Odds are, he'll cruise to victory and hold the seat through 2028.

That sets up Garzen to jump straight into the action, keeping Democratic momentum rolling

in the legislature.