Stacey Abrams
The latest on Stacey Abrams. In 2018 she was the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, the first African American female to be a major-party nominee for governor in the United States. A close election which resulted in accusations of voter suppression, Abrams ultimately lost the election to Brian Kemp. Before running for governor, Abrams served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, serving as the minority leader between 2011 and 2017. She is also a bestselling author of numerous books, both fiction and nonfiction.
With Trump off the Ballot, Can Democrats Win in Georgia?
Despite narrowly backing Joe Biden and electing two Democratic senators in 2020, Georgia is far from a blue state.
Trump Says Stacey Abrams 'Wants Nothing to Do With' Biden After Speech Snub
"He's been so terrible she now wants nothing to do with him," Trump said of Abrams. "Even the woke, radical left realizes that Joe Biden's Administration is an embarrassment!"
Brian Kemp Lambasts Biden, Abrams Ahead of Voting Rights Speech
The Georgia Republican governor called the president's agenda an "assault on election integrity."
Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Groups to Skip Major Biden Speech on Elections
Biden will speak in Atlanta on Tuesday about the need to "pass legislation to protect the constitutional right to vote."
Critical Race Theory Among Education-Related Bills for Georgia Lawmakers
Conservatives in Georgia are lobbying for several education-related policy changes ahead of the state legislature's new session starting Monday.
At Least 8 Trump-Backed Republicans Likely to Win 2022 Elections–Bookmakers
A US-Bookies spokesperson said that at the moment, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has the most favorable odds of all of Trump's endorsements.
Trump-Backed David Perdue Has Best Betting Odds to Win Georgia Gov. Race
The betting aggregator website US-Bookies.com gave Perdue a 58.8 percent chance of winning the election.
Stacey Abrams Says Money and Peer Pressure Can Hold Politicians Accountable
Abrams' comments came from upcoming interview from three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry's new podcast Fifteen Minutes from Home.
Brian Kemp-Backed Group Takes Aim at Perdue in Georgia Governor's Race
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Perdue in a statement Monday night that also criticized Kemp's stance on "election integrity."
Perdue Running for Ga. Governor to Make Sure Abrams 'Never' Holds Office
Perdue's entry into the race intensifies the Republican primary in a state that flipped blue in last year's elections.
David Perdue Entering Georgia Governor Race Splits Bookmakers
Betfred and BetOnline believe a Republican is likely to win next year's election, while Betway believes Stacey Abrams is still the favorite.
Black Women Leaders Are Determined to Fill the Void in Representation
Black women are capable of providing leadership that is responsive to the broad swath of Americans' needs.
David Perdue and Brian Kemp's Brutal Brawl Is Good News for Stacey Abrams
David Perdue lost his Georgia Senate seat in a runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff in January.
Trump-Backed David Perdue Faces Scathing Attack From Georgia Gov. Kemp
Perdue is expected to announce a bid in the Republican primary against Kemp on Monday after being recruited to do so by former President Donald Trump.
What Polls Say About Support for Stacey Abrams as She Runs in Georgia
Recent polls suggest the Democratic activist faces a tough campaign in her second bid for the office.
Stacey Abrams' Chances of Winning Georgia 2022 Governor Race
Abrams, who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives between 2007 and 2017, narrowly lost to Brian Kemp in 2018, by about 55,000 votes.
Donald Trump Taunts Stacey Abrams Over Georgia Run—'I'll Beat Her Again'
If Abrams is successful in 2022, she will become the first Black governor of Georgia and the first Black woman to serve as a governor in the United States.
Stacey Abrams Wants a Rematch, Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor
Abrams lost to Kemp in their contentious 2018 race by fewer than 60,000 votes and initially refused to concede amid allegations of voter suppression.
Could Stacey Abrams Beat Joe Biden in 2024? What Polls Show about Rivals
Abrams helped deliver a Democratic victory in Georgia and has presidential aspirations, but she's not yet Democrats first choice for 2024.
Stacey Abrams Just Gave Democrats a Blueprint for Saving Themselves
A couple of weeks ago, Stacey Abrams' political organization quietly pulled off a political master stroke.
Can Stacey Abrams Save the Democrats—Again?
The Georgia progressive has big ambitions for the party—and for herself. Good thing, because the Democrats could really use a hero now.
What Is Max Cleland Known For? Triple Amputee, Former Senator Dies at 79
In 1976, Cleland became the nation's youngest Veteran Affairs administrator ever and the first Vietnam vet to head the department.
Stacey Abrams PAC Wipes Out $212 Million in Medical Debt for 108,000 People
The Fair Fight Political Action Committee donated a total of $1.34 million to the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt to clear the debts.
Stacey Abrams Group Donates $1m to Medical Debt Relief—Here's Who Qualifies
Fair Fight Action has given money to the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to help more than 108,000 Americans in five states pay their bills.
Obama Points to Voting Rights, Climate Change, Abortion in New McAuliffe Ad
Terry McAuliffe's campaign released the ad three days before former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign alongside the Democrat in Richmond.
Virginia Governor's Race Ad Says Trump 'Scared' to Campaign There
"Is it because you know Glenn Youngkin wants nothing to do with you?" asks the MeidasTouch ad, showing Trump alongside losing GOP candidates.
Chris Christie Postures For 2024, Declares Biden 'Dead,' Attacks Abrams
There's a long time between now and the 2024 election season, but not too early for potential candidates and verbal jousting between parties.
Trump Says Stacey Abrams 'Might Very Well Be Better' as Georgia's Governor
"Stacey, would you like to take his place?" Trump asked at a Georgia rally Saturday evening. "It's OK with me."
Georgia Secretary of State Threatens to Oust Election Board With New Leader
"Fulton County needs to think again before appointing someone who is bought and paid for by Stacey Abrams to run elections in Fulton County," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said.
Former Border Patrol Leader Lopez Says He Can Be Arizona's Stacey Abrams
The Democrat running for Congress says his candidacy can be the antidote to a restrictive voting law in Arizona pushed by Republicans.
