ATLANTA — Former Congresswoman Denise Majette announced that she is throwing her support behind U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Rand Knight and will serve as the state chairwoman for his campaign.

“Rand has the intelligence, enthusiasm and commitment to change that are integral for serving the people of Georgia in the U.S. Senate,” Majette said. “We as Georgians are lucky to have the opportunity to elect a candidate who will be among the next generation of leaders at the forefront of change.”

“I’m both humbled and inspired by the endorsement of former Congresswoman Denise Majette,” Knight said. “When elected, I will work endlessly to guarantee the voices of all Georgia’s working families are heard in the United States Congress.”

For more on his campaign, visit www.knightforsenate.com.