Georgia Republican embroiled in speaker battle won't seek reelection
1 year ago

Georgia Republican embroiled in speaker battle won't seek reelection

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Georgians will be electing at least one new member of Congress next year – Republican Congressman Drew Ferguson announced he will not be seeking another term Thursday morning. Ferguson squeaked out a win in the crowded Republican primary in the conservative west Georgia district and has gone on to win reelection by comfortable margins since he was sworn in the following year. Craig said voters came to oppose Ferguson’s votes on issues like red flag gun laws and benefits for veterans, and they complained he was usually not available to meet with constituents. Craig said he’s not running again and is supporting Jim Bennett, a former police officer and the only Republican to have announced a run for the seat before Ferguson’s announcement.

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US Rep. Drew Ferguson, a Georgia Republican, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
1 year ago

US Rep. Drew Ferguson, a Georgia Republican, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson said Thursday he won’t seek reelection to his Georgia seat in 2024. Other Republicans who said they were considering bids Thursday include state Sen. Matt Brass of Newnan, state Rep. David Jenkins of Grantville and former state Rep. Philip Singleton, who wrote on Facebook that “We are very open to a run.” Singleton lost …

Trump Republican loyalists not enough as Trump grip slips in Georgia
2 years, 6 months ago

Trump Republican loyalists not enough as Trump grip slips in Georgia

Raw Story  

Two Trump-backed congressional candidates came up far short in Tuesday’s runoff election, serving as further evidence of the former president’s waning influence in Georgia. Former Democratic state Rep. Vernon Jones left the governor’s race to run for Congress in a deep red east Georgia district with former President Donald Trump’s blessing. “I expect Donald Trump to call us and Newt …

Georgia governor again rejects lawmakers replacing electors
4 years ago

Georgia governor again rejects lawmakers replacing electors

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor is again telling lawmakers that he won’t call a special session to overturn Georgia’s election results and appoint 16 presidential electors who would support Republican President Donald Trump instead of Democratic president-elect Joe Biden. “I’m proud that we’re able to look up after three recounts and watch and be able to see that this election was …

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