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19-Year-Old Politician Fights For Her Right To Run
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DeKalb County elections officials could decide today how old you have to be to run for office in the new city of Stonecrest.
Mary-Pat Hector is a 19-year-old Spelman College student who is running for a seat on the City Council. But one of her opponents in this crowded race filed a complaint last month with the DeKalb County elections board, citing Mary-Pat’s age as a disqualifying factor.
Mary-Pat Hector sits down with host Leah Fleming
We sit down with Mary-Pat Hector to discuss her current situation, why she wants to run for office, and her background as a young activist.