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    Stacey Abrams ran to become the first female African American governor in the United States
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    Maria Boynton
    November 19, 2018 - 4:04 pm

    NCNW Exec Dir: Abrams Candidacy Made History and Georgia is Forever Changed

    Normally it's presidential elections that get the highest voter turnout. The 2018 Midterm elections, held on November 6, came in well-above the previous vote totals, and there was no balloting for President of the United States. According to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, there were 3.9...
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    November 05, 2018 - 10:17 am

    News & Talk 1380 WAOK Voter Guide!

    On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Georgia voters will have the chance to not only influence the balance of power in Congress, but also state elections. That means you get to decide who will govern our state from right here in downtown Atlanta, under the gold dome of the Georgia Capitol. Your vote will...
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    File photo of voters participating in Sunday voting at the Adamsville Recreation Center
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    Maria Boynton
    October 04, 2018 - 3:00 pm

    Voter Registration Numbers Expected to Exceed 2016 Record

    Election Day is in 33 days, and Fulton County Director of Registration and Elections Rick Barron says there's plenty to do ahead of November 6th. You can find out your voter status by going to the Secretary of State's Online Portal . The deadline to be registered to vote in the November election is...
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    August 14, 2018 - 6:27 pm

    Jimmy Carter backs Democrat in Georgia governor's race

    ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter is backing Democrat Stacey Abrams in the race for Georgia governor, becoming the third U.S. president to weigh in on the contest. "Stacey Abrams is the right leader for our changing state who has consistently championed the American values we share:...
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    Jean Ross
    August 01, 2018 - 1:45 pm

    A Former U.S. President is Throwing His Support Behind Abrams

    As the race for Georgia Governor ramps up, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams has picked up an endorsement from a former U.S. President. Abrams has picked up the support of President Barack Obama. In a press release sent out by the Abrams for Governor campaign, President Obama said...
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    July 18, 2018 - 4:28 pm

    Trump Endorses Secretary Kemp in Republican Runoff For Governor

    President Donald Trump is endorsing Georgia Secretary of State, and candidate for Governor Brian Kemp in the GOP runoff election. In a tweet released Wednesday afternoon, the President endorsed Kemp ahead of Tuesday's Primary election. Brian Kemp is running for Governor of the great state of...
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    June 15, 2018 - 3:56 pm

    Walmart heirs deny involvement in Georgia governor's race

    Representatives of the Walmart company heirs deny any involvement in the Georgia governor's race after a candidate was secretly recorded saying he backed a school choice law because campaign money from the family's non-profit foundation was at stake. Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle admits making...
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    February 21, 2018 - 8:57 pm

    DNC Leader Calls Midterm Elections Critical Opportunity For Party To Push Back On "Washington DC Nonsense"

    The new vision of the Democratic National Committee, according to Vice Chair Michael Blake, is "every zip code counts, getting Democrats elected from the school boards to the White House." When it comes to races in Georgia, Blake says, "there's an opportunity to shift the needle and change the game...
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