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Mayor's race 2017: Fort kicks off campaign

State Sen. Vincent Fort kicked off his mayoral campaign on Saturday with an official opening of his campaign headquarters on Campbellton Road.

 
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State Sen. Vincent Fort kicked off his mayoral campaign on Saturday with an official opening of his campaign headquarters on Campbellton Road.

In a new 11Alive poll released last week, Fort placed fifth in a crowded field of mayoral hopefuls who are vying to succeed incumbent Kasim Reed, who cannot run for reelection.

City councilwoman at large Mary Norwood came in with a commanding 27% of likely voters. City Council President Ceasar Mitchell came in a distant second, at 10%.

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Kwanza Hall, both members of the city council, came in at 9%, followed by Fort at 8%.

Fort raised $129,823 this past quarter, and has raised $378,286 overall, with $230,908 in cash on hand.

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