As SCOTUS Decides Fate of Roe v. Wade, Herschel Walker and Entire GOP Senate Field Stand Against Reproductive Freedom
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Mississippi’s abortion ban, an unconstitutional law that restricts women’s reproductive freedom — which Herschel Walker and the entire Georgia Republican Senate field support. And while reproductive rights have been upheld by the Supreme Court for decades, Georgia Republicans like Brian Kemp have tried to ban abortions […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Congratulates Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens
Tonight, after Andre Dickens was declared winner in the Atlanta mayoral race, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “On behalf of Georgia Democrats, I want to congratulate Atlanta Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens on a hard-won victory. Atlanta is the heartbeat of the Peach State, and I am confident […]
Democrats Continue Municipal Election Victories with Seven Additional Seat Flips
In today’s runoff elections for local races statewide, Democratic candidates won at least seven additional seats across Georgia, bringing the total number of seats flipped by Democrats this municipal election cycle to 48. In Warner Robins, LaRhonda Patrick ousted incumbent Mayor Randy Toms, becoming the first woman and Black person to lead the city. Democrats […]
GOP Frustrations Boil As Black Rails on Walker: “Man Up, Get Behind A Microphone, Quit Talking Through Spokespeople, And Come Join The United States Senate Race.”
Georgia’s GOP Senate primary continues to escalate with Gary Black amassing more in-state support, Walker calling in a new Super PAC to fend off “increasing scrutiny” of his candidacy, and Georgia Republicans sounding off on the Trump-tapped candidate’s turbulent past and refusal to share where he stands on the issues that matter to Georgia. Here’s […]
ICYMI: Washington Post “The Youngkin playbook won’t work for Herschel Walker”
Today, the Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin highlighted Herschel Walker’s campaign missteps and troubled past, which are concerns shared by Georgia Republicans about the Trump-tapped candidate. Read the highlights below: The Youngkin playbook won’t work for Herschel Walker Washington Post, Jennifer Rubin, 11/29/21 These Trump-backed candidates are a far cry from the amiable family man and […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on Verdicts Found in Trial for the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
In response to the verdicts found in the trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “These guilty verdicts only confirm what we already know – that Ahmaud Arbery, an innocent Black man, was killed in cold blood for nothing more than jogging while Black. While […]
WHAT GEORGIANS ARE SEEING: Georgia Democrats Barnstorm Macon, Savannah, Columbus to Praise Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Throughout the past week, the Democratic Party of Georgia barnstormed the Peach State following the signing of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with local officials and labor leaders talking directly to Georgians about how the once-in-a-generation package will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, expand transit and transportation, and revitalize our state’s roads, bridges, and […]
Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on Final Passage of Republicans’ Congressional Map
Today, Georgia Republicans passed along party lines their proposed congressional map, just days after it was released to the public and despite numerous concerns from voters. In response, Scott Hogan, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement: “Georgians asked for a transparent redistricting process and fair maps, and Republicans have […]
ICYMI: Democratic Party of Georgia Hosts Press Conference in Columbus Celebrating Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today, the Democratic Party of Georgia hosted a press conference in Columbus to celebrate President Biden and Georgia Democrats’ passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and discussed how the transformative package will drive an economic boost to the Chattahoochee Valley, from expanding transit and transportation to ensuring that every Georgian has affordable access to the […]
WHAT GEORGIANS ARE SEEING: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Build Back Better Act to Bring More Jobs, Lower Costs for Georgia Families
Over the past week, Georgians in every corner of the state saw news of how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, expand transit and transportation, and revitalize our state’s roads, bridges, and highways – leaving no Georgia community behind. Thanks to the leadership of Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock […]