Georgia politics: Democrats take over state offices
Josh McLaurin, Brian Kemp’s former lieutenant, will preside over the Georgia Senate following Tuesday's elections.
By Ivan Dvorak ·
Democrats won control of Georgia’s top elected state offices on Tuesday.
The party captured the races for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.
They also won the contests for agriculture, insurance, and labor commissioners, as well as state school superintendent.
Keisha Lance Bottoms won the governor’s race, giving Democrats command of nearly every major state position.
This ends a generation of Republican control in the state government.
Josh McLaurin defeated Republican Greg Dolezal for lieutenant governor.
McLaurin becomes the first Democrat to hold power over the Senate chamber since 2007.
He will preside over the chamber and decide some law enforcement priorities.
Brian Kemp, the current governor, served as lieutenant governor alongside McLaurin.
Brian Miller defeated Republican Ayaan T. Watkins for attorney general.
Miller will oversee the state’s law enforcement and decide some legal priorities.
Chris Carr, the current attorney general, said Miller will be a good fit for the role. "Together, we will have a good team," Carr said in a statement. Miller said he will work with the governor to protect the rights of Georgia’s people. "We will be a connected team," Miller said. He noted that Georgia’s legal system has a long history of protecting its citizens. This victory allows Democrats to control the state’s legal direction. It also gives them influence over how laws are enforced across the state. Miller’s win ends a long period of Republican control in the office. He will work with the new governor to set the state’s legal agenda. The attorney general’s office handles many different types of legal cases. Miller said he will focus on protecting the rights of all Georgians. He also said he will work to make the legal system more efficient. The victory is a major win for the Democratic party in Georgia. It shows that the party can win statewide races against Republican opponents. The win also gives Democrats more power in the state government. They can now control more aspects of how the state is run. Miller’s victory is a sign that the political balance in Georgia is shifting. It could have long-term effects on how the state is governed. The new attorney general will work with the governor to set the state’s legal priorities. He will also work with the legislature to pass new laws. Miller’s win is a big win for the Democratic party in Georgia. It shows that the party can win statewide races against Republican opponents. The win also gives Democrats more power in the state government. They can now control more aspects of how the state is run. Miller’s victory is a sign that the political balance in Georgia is shifting. It could have long-term effects on how the state is governed. The new attorney general will work with the governor to set the state’s legal priorities. He will also work with the legislature to pass new laws. Miller’s win is a big win for the Democratic party in Georgia. It shows that the party can win statewide races against Republican opponents. The win also gives Democrats more power in the state government. They can now control more aspects of how the state is run. Miller’s victory is a sign that the political balance in Georgia is shifting. It could have long-term effects on how the state is governed. The new attorney general will work with the governor to set the state’s legal priorities. He will also work with the legislature to pass new laws.
