special election – Charm

Georgia runoff to decide state senator in a deep-red district where a Democrat made gains

Cs news10 months ago05 mins

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — After a Democrat won 40% of votes in a special state senate election in a deeply conservative Georgia district, voters will decide Tuesday between her and the Republican who won the second most votes. Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson are competing in a runoff after neither Shigley nor six Republicans…

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls special election for state Senate seat that could split Michigan chamber

Cs news11 months ago06 mins

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called a special election Friday for a state Senate seat that has been vacant for nearly nine months, setting up a contest that could let Republicans hobble Whitmer’s agenda in the Democrat’s final year in office. The 35th Senate District has been unrepresented in the Legislature all…