Shazad Hamid, a senior studying political science, discussed Kennesaw State University’s Political Science Club and Justin Holsomback’s campaign for the state House of Representatives.
Political Science Club
Hamid is the president of the Political Science Club. The basic goal of the club is inform students to get politically involved.
“Even though I am the president, I have my own beliefs,” Hamid said. “But it’s not just about me.”
The Political Science Club supports all political ideology. The club also wants to start forming student debates on topics that affects college students.
“We want to get students involved in the conversation,” Hamid said.
He wants every student to vote, regardless of their political views.
“If you don’t vote, you don’t have the right to complain,” Hamid said.
The club will host a professor panel on Nov. 15 to discuss the outcome of the presidential election.
Suspended Campaign
Justin Holsomback announced the suspension of his campaign on Aug. 29 due to personal and family matters.
Holsomback was the prospective Democratic nominee for Georgia’s House of Representatives District 34, which serves Kennesaw and northwest Marietta.
Hamid worked for Holsomback on his campaign as the director of Student Outreach.
“Holsomback wanted to focus on his academics and family,” Hamid said. “He couldn’t successfully run a campaign and do well in his personal life.”
The Marietta Daily Journal interviewed Holsomback about his decision to suspend his campaign.
“Between increased professional responsibilities and the family issues, my entire life, family has come first, including when I made the decision to postpone my college education to take care of them,” Holsomback told the MDJ. “This was something I’ve dreamed about doing since I was 14 years old, and this decision did not come easily. It’s just something I have to make for myself, my wife and my family.”
