Georgia Republicans chose their nominees in two heavily GOP districts in Tuesday runoffs.
Former Atlanta City Council member Kwanza Hall led all candidates in the May 24 primary, despite a low-profile, low-dollar campaign. Second-place finisher Charlie Bailey, who was the Democratic nominee for attorney general in 2018, is trying to overtake Hall, backed by Democratic leaders including Abrams.
Incumbent Republican Mark Butler isn’t seeking reelection and the GOP has nominated state Sen. Bruce Thompson of White. Baker, a Democratic activist, also said he wants to lower auto insurance rates. He said Black consumers, in particular, pay too much, and he wants to make insurance practices more equitable. Baker also said he would focus on education about insurance and safe driving practices.In the 10th Congressional District east of Atlanta, trucking company owner Mike Collins easily beat former Democrat Vernon Jones in a bitter runoff. Trump backed Jones, but Republican Gov.
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