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Ex-Republican Duncan Challenges Trump's Grip on Democracy

1/7/2026

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Geoff Duncan, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, held a January 5 news conference on the impact of January 6.
He is a former Republican who criticized President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, saying Jones is "bought and paid for" by Trump.
Duncan says the upcoming election will test Trump's influence on democracy beyond party lines.
Jones's campaign dismissed Duncan's claims, saying he lacks support.

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Geoff Duncan, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, held a January 5 news conference on the impact of January 6.
He is a former Republican who criticized President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, saying Jones is "bought and paid for" by Trump.
Duncan says the upcoming election will test Trump's influence on democracy beyond party lines.
Jones's campaign dismissed Duncan's claims, saying he lacks support.