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Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district
Democrat Debra Shigley secured nearly 40% of votes in a traditionally Republican district, reflecting growing grassroots enthusiasm and potential shifts ahead of 2026 elections.
- In a deeply Republican district, Democratic candidate Debra Shigley is gaining momentum in a special election for a state Senate seat.
- Shigley campaign has drawn unprecedented enthusiasm and hundreds of volunteers, potentially building grassroots support for future elections.
- Republican candidate Marvin Dickerson has campaigned on conservative policies like lower taxes, stricter immigration enforcement, and election integrity.
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Georgia Democrat defies odds in Trump country, sparking hope for a political shift
Debra Shigley gained nearly 40 per cent of votes in a deeply Republican Atlanta suburb
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Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district
Georgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026.
·United States
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right2Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 36%
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