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Cora Wright for Brian Patterson
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Vote Brian Patterson for District Attorney

With the November 3rd election right around the corner, it’s so important to know who to vote for, and why? Some decisions will be easier than others, like voting for Biden over Trump, but you may be struggling to decide which Democrat to choose for other positions. For example, have you decided who to vote for to be our District Attorney here in Athens and Oconeee? I’ll be voting for Brian Patterson. Brian is not only

Experience Matters
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The only Democrat qualified for Athens-Clark District Attorney

You already know there is an important election coming up on November 3. But during this election, voters in Athens-Clark and Oconee Counties will get decide who will serve as District Attorney.  If you’re not familiar with the District Attorney, this is the person who decides how to prosecute criminal cases in our community.  Unlike other elected positions, the District Attorney must be fully qualified for this full-time job because failure will mean criminals won’t

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Why I’m with District Attorney Brian Patterson

Let me introduce you to an incredible candidate for District Attorney, Brian Patterson. This year, Brian started serving as our District Attorney when his boss retired. As chief ADA, he was next in line to run the office. While Brian has more than 18 years of experience in criminal courtrooms, you still may not know him. That’s because he’s a prosecutor, not a politician.I’ve come to know Brian Patterson over his many years serving and protecting Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties,

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By the numbers: See just how well Democrats performed in Georgia this year

Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight just completed a deep dive into the turnout and results of the June 9 primary in the Peach State. Good news, Georgia! Democrats are in a strong position going into November’s general election. The Fair Fight memo highlights the staggering results of Democratic performance this year. Here are the facts:  Democrats outvoted Republicans 1,283,836 to 1,033,308.  Of the 750,000 first-time voters, 59.3% voted as Democrats and 35.9% as Republicans.  Moreso, 49%

Georgia Blue Wave
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Poll after Poll: Georgia trends Blue ahead of Fall election

The trend is clear. Georgia’s electorate is different in 2020 than it was in 2016.  Poll after poll shows that Democrats are in a stronger position than they have been in about 15 years. From the presidential election to the two Senate seats on the ballot this November, it’s clear that more Georgia voters are supporting Democratic candidates. Pres. Donald Trump vs Joe Biden According to polling averages generated by FiveThirtyEight, Joe Biden leads incumbent

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Path to Democratic majority runs through these 16 Georgia House districts

Georgia Democrats have a chance to win back the majority in the Georgia State House for the first time since 2004. The stakes are very high in this election. In addition to healthcare, the economy and the environment, among many other issues — the big prize in 2020 will be the once-in-a-decade chance to draw legislative maps. If successful, Democratic representatives will be able draw the legislative maps or appoint an independent committee to draw