In response to Stacey Abrams’ concession, Governor-elect Brian Kemp issued the following statement: “Moments ago, Stacey Abrams conceded the race and officially ended her campaign for governor. I appreciate her passion, hard work, and commitment to public service. “The election is over and hardworking Georgians are ready to move forward. We can no longer dwell
Ten days after the election, Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams, announced at 5:00 p.m. at a press conference at her campaign headquarters that she is conceding the Governor’s race. As part of her remarks, she stated that Georgia had failed its voters. She shared stories of problems people experienced while voting. She laid the
A press release issued by the Stacey Abrams’ campaign states that she will deliver brief remarks at 5:00 p.m. from her campaign headquarters in Atlanta. The press release states that her “campaign has worked tirelessly since Election Day to ensure that every vote cast is counted” and that she “will highlight the work her campaign
Despite an ethics complaint filed by the Georgia Republican Party against her for running ads and calls from Brian Kemp for her to concede, Stacey Abrams has issued a new ad entitled “Problems.” SCRIPT: Reporter: There were a lot of problems at the polls. Reporter: Three voting machines were sent, but eight were supposed to
The Georgia Senate will reconvene tomorrow, Saturday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. to vote on the following: HB 1EX – Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 (APPROP – 4th) Ralston – 7th HB 4EX – Income tax; tax credit for certain taxpayers based on certain expenses incurred due to
Today Secretary of State Robyn A. Crittenden issues the following statement: “The Secretary of State’s office has been working closely with counties to ensure compliance with several judicial orders and existing statutes. Throughout this process, we have issued detailed guidance to county officials regarding compliance with these orders and, where necessary, recertification of their results.
From a press release from Brian Kemp’s campaign: On Tuesday, Georgia counties reported their provisional and military/overseas ballot results to the Secretary of State’s office. Seven days after the November 6th election, businessman Brian Kemp’s lead without a runoff or recount remains clear and insurmountable. Even with lawsuits, publicity stunts, and television ads, Stacey Abrams
The following statement was issued by Secretary of State Robyn A. Crittenden, with emphasis added on my part: “The Secretary of State holds a tremendous responsibility to Georgia’s voting electorate. I am honored and humbled by Governor Deal’s faith in me to take the helm and fulfill this responsibility. I intend to take on this
A call was issued today by Gov. Nathan Deal to convene a special session for the Georgia General Assembly on Tuesday, November 13. The special session will be limited to “providing emergency funding to state agencies and local governments following Hurricane Michael,” “ratifying Deal’s executive order dated July 30, 2018,” and “providing for general law
From a press release from Secretary of State’s office: On the morning of November 8, 2018, Secretary of State Brian Kemp tendered his resignation – effective at 11:59 AM – to Governor Nathan Deal. “We deeply appreciate Brian Kemp’s public service as Secretary of State. We will continue our work in this office on behalf
