Jason Dickerson will head to the Georgia State Senate after capturing nearly 61% of the vote Tuesday night, defeating Democrat Debra Shigley in a runoff that drew unusual national attention to a reliably Republican district.

📊 Why It Matters: The outcome locks in GOP control of the seat long held by Brandon Beach and signals that while Democrats can compete in the suburban Atlanta district, breaking through remains an uphill fight.

🔥 What’s Happening:

The race was sparked by Brandon Beach’s departure after more than a decade in office.

Seven candidates crowded the August special election, but none cleared the 50% threshold. Shigley led that round with about 40%, while Dickerson trailed with roughly 17%.

🗝️ Between the Lines:

Shigley’s early showing rattled Republicans and drew

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