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Republicans Hold Georgia Senate Seat; Democrats Gain Momentum
9/24/2025
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- Georgia's Senate District 21 runoff: Jason Dickerson (R) defeats Debra Shigley (D) 9,432–7,009, preserving Republican control.
- Shigley's strong showing in a conservative district boosts Democratic hopes amid dissatisfaction with Trump.
- Arizona's Adelita Grijalva won a special election to fill her late father's seat, enabling Epstein files vote.
- Local Democrats report rising volunteer engagement as momentum builds toward 2026.