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Self-proclaimed ‘Black Donald Trump’ to test ex-president’s brand in rural Georgia

MONROE, Ga. — There may be no greater test of former President Donald Trump’s clout in the midterm election than the congressional race he just upended in northeast Georgia.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

Vernon Jones leaves Georgia gov race to run for Congress

Vernon Jones is confirming that he's entering the Republican primary in Georgia's 10th Congressional District

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Vernon Jones abandons bid for governor to run for US House seat

ATLANTA — Former Democrat Vernon Jones dropped out of the Republican race for governor Monday to run for an open U.S. House seat, a move that gives ex-U.S. Sen. David Perdue a clearer shot at the state’s top job and provides yet another test of Donald Trump’s influence in Georgia.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022