Smith, Hollowell Advance in Georgia Congressional Runoffs

Hollowell overtakes Griggs in Coastal Georgia congressional race

Amanda Hollowell, a veteran organizer of voting rights campaigns, defeated Joyce Griggs in the Democratic primary runoff to face Republican Jim Kingston in the November election for Coastal Georgia's 1st District Congressional seat. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Smith, Hollowell Advance in Georgia Congressional Runoffs

Democratic candidates Ceretta Smith and Amanda Hollowell won Tuesday runoffs, setting November congressional races in districts that include Effingham County.