Georgia GOP governor race heads to Trump-backed runoff
#GeorgiaPolitics #PrimaryRunoffGeorgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary heads to a June 16 runoff between Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson. The race tested Trump’s influence, as rivals opposing his 2020 election challenges were eliminated. read more
Congressman David Scott, Trailblazing Ag Chair, Dies at 80
#USCongress #GeorgiaPoliticsGeorgia Democratic Rep. David Scott, the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at 80 while seeking a 13th term. His passing expands the GOP's slim House majority. Lawmakers praised his trailblazing career and service. read more
Georgia GOP Win Bolsters Slim House Majority
#USElections #GeorgiaPoliticsRepublican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat, backed by Trump. His victory strengthens the GOP's slim majority, though he must run again later this year for a full term. read more
Georgia Voters Pick Greenes Successor in Key Bellwether Race
#USElections #GeorgiaPoliticsGeorgia's 14th district holds a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene after her fallout with Trump. The race, expected to elect a Trump loyalist, may signal broader political trends ahead of November's general elections. read more
Trump Touts Tariffs, Repeats Election Claims in Georgia
#TrumpTariffs #GeorgiaPoliticsAt a Georgia steel plant, Trump defended tariffs and repeated unverified voter fraud claims. His visit, ahead of midterms, focused on promoting voter ID laws and criticizing mail-in ballots, while endorsing a local candidate. read more
Trump Campaign Office Altercation Highlights Election Security Concerns in Georgia
#GeorgiaPolitics #US2024ElectionA Trump campaign office opening in Georgia turns chaotic with a fistfight. Republican activist confronts a state lawmaker over election measures post-Trump loss, sparking a scuffle. Spirited discussion escalates into physical altercation with claims of pushing and spitting. read more
#ElectionIntegrity #GeorgiaPolitics
Bridget Thorne, a Republican member of the Fulton County board, contributed to a private Telegram channel spreading election fraud lies and targeting election workers. Thorne posts claims against county staff while self-identifying as the channel’s creator. The issue raises concerns about the impact on democracy. read more