DPG Statement on Atlanta Mayoral Election
Release: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement. “Georgia Democrats offer our deepest congratulations to mayor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms for a truly momentous victory. Keisha championed our Democratic values and never backed down. With a Mayor Bottoms, we are confident that Atlanta is in […]
Devastating Impact of GOP Tax Plan in Georgia
Release: Thursday, November 16, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Today, House Republicans will vote on a bill to increase taxes on middle class families and provide massive giveaways to billionaires and wealthy corporations. While Senate Republicans debate their tax plan in committee, the latest edition calls for permanent tax break for the richest, paid for by […]
DPG Statement on Democratic Election Victories
Release: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement on last night’s elections results. “This was a great day for Georgia Democrats. Congratulations to Representative-elect Deborah Gonzalez (HD 117) and Representative-elect Johnathan Wallace (HD 119) for flipping two House seats long-held by Republicans. Their hard work and visions for a […]
Statement on Passing of Former Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin
Release: Friday, September 15, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement on the […]
Voter Protection Chair LTE: Georgia’s outdated voting machines threaten fair elections
Savannah Morning News // Letters to the Editor The New York Times in its editorial, “Combating a Real Threat to Election Integrity,” addresses an important issue for Georgians. The article identifies the many and varied ways in which voting machines in many states – and Georgia is one of them – create an uncertain voting […]
Georgia Democrats press Isakson, Perdue to condemn Trump intel disclosure
Atlanta Journal-Constitution // Greg Bluestein May 16, 2017 Georgia Democrats pressed Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue to condemn President Donald Trump for revealing highly classified intelligence to Russian officials, reminding them they co-sponsored legislation that would sanction anyone who exercised “extreme carelessness” in handling confidential information. Democratic Party of Georgia head DuBose Porter said Tuesday that Trump […]
DPG Congratulates Jon Ossoff on Resounding Win in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District
Release: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Chair DuBose Porter issued the following statement on Jon Ossoff’s victory and what’s next for Georgia Democrats in the 6th Congressional District. “Congratulations to Jon Ossoff for an awe-inspiring victory. Jon ignored the hype and rhetoric, and focused on the best interests and […]
DPG Statement on Final Presidential Debate
Release: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Atlanta, GA – Democratic Party of Georgia Executive Director Rebecca DeHart issued the following statement on tonight’s third and final presidential debate. “Tonight Hillary Clinton was stronger than ever. She showed us the qualities we should expect from a […]
DPG & Hillary for Georgia to Hold Early Vote Kickoff Events
Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Hank Johnson to encourage supporters to vote early Atlanta, GA – On Monday, October 17, on the first day Georgians can early vote, Congressman John Lewis and Congressman Hank Johnson will campaign for Hillary Clinton. Congressman Lewis will join Fulton County Chairman John Eaves and State Representative Park Cannon to host a Millennial […]
New York Times: “Republican polling has found that Mr. Trump is at dire risk of losing Georgia”
Release: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 “Mrs. Clinton’s campaign has concluded that at least two traditionally Republican states, Georgia and Arizona, are realistic targets for […]