The John Kasich presidential campaign added several new members to its leadership team, including the chairman of the House Rules Committee. The new members include:
State Rep. David Knight of Griffin
State Rep. John Meadows of Calhoun
State Rep. John Deffenbaugh of Lookout Mountain
Fulton County Commissioner Lee Morris
Sandy Springs Mayor Pro Tempore Tippy DeJulio
Sandy Springs City Councilman Andy Baumon
Sandy Springs City Councilman Ken Dishman
Vice President of the Bibb County Board of Elections Jason Downey
The eight join Senate Majority Leader Bill Cowsert of Athens, and Former Sonny Perdue Chief of Staff John Watson, who serve as Georgia leadership team co-chairs.