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Georgia runoff elections are exciting, but costly for voters and democracy

In Georgia, if no candidate receives 50% of the general election vote for a statewide or congressional district race, there’s a runoff between the top two vote-getters. In recent decades, the Peach State has had four high-profile runoff elections, all for the U.S. Senate.

The Conversation

Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried spent big in 2 California congressional races

LOS ANGELES — During her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives this spring, then-state Sen. Sydney Kamlager was endorsed by a little-known nonprofit called Guarding Against Pandemics.

Los Angeles Times

John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in October 2021, and he served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session, in which his appointment would have come up for debate.

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Arizona certifies 2022 election despite GOP complaints

Arizona’s top officials have certified the midterm election results

The Independent UK

Trump to hold a virtual rally for Walker on eve of Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump will hold a virtual rally on Monday for Republican Herschel Walker to urge his conservative base to return to the polls for Tuesday’s runoff in the Georgia Senate race, according to a senior Republican official.

Tribune News Service

When will we know the Georgia Senate runoff results?

The large number of people who voted early means that results might come earlier than expected.

The Independent UK

Trump trails Liz Cheney for 2024 in surprising new red state poll

Liz Cheney and Ron DeSantis both ranked ahead of the former president in a state that he’d previously won in 2016 and 2020

The Independent UK

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Who is running for president in 2024?

With less than two years remaining until US voters will decide who will serve as president of the United States from January 2025 to January 2029, former Republican government officials are starting to jockey for position in the coming fight for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, while at least one…

The Independent UK

Walker's ex alleges years of abuse

"I believe the deception now is on the American people," she said. "I have to tell the Herschel I know"

Salon

Former girlfriend of Herschel Walker tells of violent apartment encounter

Cheryl Parsa, 61, tells NBC News that Walker threw punch that missed and put hand on her throat and chest in Dallas in 2005

The Guardian - US

Vampires, voter access and the turnout dance: Georgia's Senate runoff remains a question mark

ATLANTA — Over the last week, LaTosha Brown has been in full-throttle mode, leading grassroots voting rights activists fanning across Georgia, canvassing door to door, hosting screenings of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," dancing to hip-hop outside polling stations.

Los Angeles Times

Trump attacks Constitution, GOPer shrugs

"He says a lot of things," said Rep. Dave Joyce, dismissing Trump's statement as a "fantasy"

Salon

Democrat Raphael Warnock holds narrow poll lead in crucial Georgia Senate runoff – as it happened

Victory for Warnock would give Democrats 51 Senate seats

The Guardian - US

Don’t vote for just one: Ranked choice voting is gaining ground

Last month, voters in Nevada, Seattle and at least six other jurisdictions around the country approved measures to change how they elect their leaders. Instead of voting for just one candidate, they instead will rank a slate of candidates.

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Confronted by GOP critics and confused constituents, Illinois Democrats made fixes to their sweeping criminal justice law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — After months of blistering attacks from Republicans as well as some criticism from members of their own party, Democratic lawmakers came together during the final legislative session of the year to approve changes aimed at clarifying their controversial criminal justice overhaul.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Gavin Newsom is perfecting the art of inflating his presidential prospects by denying them

In the spring of 2019, when Joe Biden was just a battle-scarred former vice president, Barack Obama greeted his newly announced presidential campaign by praising his own selection of Biden as “one of the best decisions he ever made.” But he stopped conspicuously short of endorsing his old running mate.

The Guardian - US

‘Hatred has a great grip on the heart’: election denialism lives on in US battleground

Arizona voters rejected key election deniers, but false conspiracy theories have maintained their power

Salon

GOP silent on Trump and Constitution

"The leader of the Republican Party has just called for the ... installation of a dictator," notes historian

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Daily Brew, December 5: Republicans gained control of two state superintendent of schools

Welcome to the Monday, December 5, Brew.

The Guardian - US

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

Salon

Walker fan equates Obama with devil

Walker has been troubled by the Obama rally that drew thousands ahead of the November election

Tribune News Service

Cynthia M. Allen: What my kids’ board game taught me about how conservatives can reunite post-Trump

FORT WORTH. Texas — I spent the better part of a recent Saturday morning locked in an intense text-message debate with a dear friend.

The Independent UK

Biden administration attacks Trump call to terminate Constitution: ‘You cannot only love America when you win’

Former president’s comments have invited bipartisan ire

The Guardian - US

Democrats aim to seize outright Senate majority in Georgia runoff

The contest between Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed Herschel Walker will decide if Democrats maintain their majority

The Independent UK

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