Georgia Democrats sweep key races with several newcomers

ATLANTA—Voters on Tuesday night elected several Georgia Democrats to top positions who have never held political offices. Voter also re-elected four incumbents who faced challengers in Congressional races.

Among those celebrating victories: Forner Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, who overwhelmingly won the Secretary of State’s race with 55.68 percent of the vote.  

Tanya Miller, who won the Attorney General’s race with 55.54 percent of the vote against challenger Brian Strickland, who received 44.46 percent of the vote.  

Keisha Sean Waites, who received 54.29 percent of the vote, defeated incumbent John King in the Commissioner of Insurance race. King received 45.71 percent.  

Lydia Powell, who received 54.61 percent, was elected as the new State School  Superintendent, defeating incumbent Richard Woods, who received 45.39 percent. 

Nikki Porcher was elected Commissioner of Labor with 54.63 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Barbara Rivera Holmes, who earned 45.37 percent. 

Eric W. Lee, Sr., pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers, GA, was leading the State Senate District 41 seat late Tuesday. Lee received 52.30 percent of the vote. Republican Brett A. Dunn had 47.70 percent of the vote.    

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, was returned to the Fourth District with 82.64 percen of the vote, easily defeating Republican Jim Duffie, who received 17.36 percent.

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, who represents Congressional District 5 (formerly held by the late legendary John Lewis), received a whopping 90.19 percent. Williams defeated Republican John “Bongo” Salvesen, who received 9.81 percent. 

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, who represents Congressional District 6, received 80.85 percent of the vote, defeating Kevin E. Martin, who received 19.15 percent.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Clark, who represents Congressional District(formerly held by the late David Scott), earned 79.83 percent of the vote. Her challenger, Jonathan Chavez received 20.17 percent of the vote. 

All results remain unofficial until every ballot, including absentee ballots, have been counted and officially certified by election officials. Candidates must receive more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff and be declared a winner. 

For more on Tuesday’s election results, click: https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/11032026GeneralAndSpecialElection