• pdxfed@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    So what is the local election likely for the state? Was it close last time? Are there good potential progressives or at least a dem who could win? Does this potentially tip the Senate a bit?

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      4 hours ago

      It temporarily narrows the House majority even further. It’s a very red district, so the next rep will almost certainly be a Republican unfortunately

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      6 hours ago

      Well the AP chose to quote the county republiQan chairman as to the next steps to fill her seat.

      Which probably was on purpose. Even though it’s going to be an open special election so hey - Social Democrats of . . . wherever in Georgia - now’s the time