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RandySF

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Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:31 PM Nov 8

Georgia Democrats see momentum after special elections wins

Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances of clinching both the Senate and governor’s races in Georgia next year after the party won a pair of special elections this week that were seen as potential bellwether races ahead of 2026.

Democrats flipped two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the party won a statewide constitutional office.

Republicans are brushing off the special election wins, saying local elections ultimately drove higher Democratic engagement. But Democrats believe the election results are giving the party a reason to feel optimistic about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) reelection and their chance to flip the governor’s mansion.

“I think this shows the momentum that we have going into next year,” Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey told reporters on Wednesday.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5595943-georgia-democrats-special-election-wins/

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Georgians were smart enough to elect Jon Ossoff once. 3catwoman3 Nov 8 #1

3catwoman3

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1. Georgians were smart enough to elect Jon Ossoff once.
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:34 PM
Nov 8

I so hope they are smart enough to do so again. Just for the record, I live in Illinois.

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