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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 · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

Trump attacks Constitution, GOPer shrugs

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

Salon · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022