Georgia Republican wins state Senate race over Democrat who made surprise showing in August

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON
Updated 9:00 PM CDT, September 23, 2025

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — A GOP business owner won a Georgia state Senate race Tuesday over a Democrat who drew national attention for a better-than-expected showing in a special election last month.

Republican Jason Dickerson bested Democrat Debra Shigley in the runoff after no candidate in a seven-person field won a majority to take the seat outright in August.

Dickerson, who had a big lead in unofficial results, declared victory Tuesday night, and Shigley conceded.

“Conservatives in District 21 sent a strong message: woke liberal ideology has no place here,” Dickerson said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to taking office and fulfilling their mandate to champion the America First values that make us the greatest state to live, work, and raise a family.”



Read more: https://apnews.com/article/shigley-georgia-democrat-dickerson-special-election-abf54628f9096f42891329ccfc48520e

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

1. Too bad

[tulipsandroses]

2. No surprise. Lots of rich white racist assholes in Alpharetta. He needs to focus on the Opioid crisis in that area

instead of "woke". When I worked in the hospital, so many overdose cases were affluent young folks from Alpharetta or Johns Creek.

[Lovie777]

3. what about AZ..........

[Envirogal]

4. The math never worked

Drives me crazy when the news acts like a Dem with 40% of the vote that went up against 6 republicans have a chance in the general.

[mahina]

5. Rats

Appreciation and aloha to her for trying. At least she gave voice to her ideas and was heard!

[Festivito]

6. Our: "...vision for a better future for our children and our families..." sounds weak.

Fight their: Liberal woke has no place here.

How about:
Protect SS HAS A PLACE HERE.
Affordable health care HAS A PLACE HERE.
Freedom to protect your family's health HAS A PLACE HERE.

Denialism has no place here.