JC
James Cooper
Candidate for Governor
REP
CHALLENGER
Biography
James Cooper III, also known as Jimmy, is a Lizella resident born in Macon and a graduate of Mercer University and Earlham College of Religion. A former pastor, musician, actor, and small business owner, he has experience in customer service and is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, advocating for working-class Americans.
Top Priorities
- Medicare for All
- Green New Deal
- Thriving Wages and Universal Basic Income