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Can Debra Shigley snatch a red-leaning Georgia state Senate seat? [1]
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Date: 2025-07-21
With a 'jungle primary' in late August on the docket for Georgia's 21st state Senate district voters, the lone Democrat on the ballot - Debra Shigley - is not only imminently qualified for the job, she's also putting in the sweat equity in hopes that she can surprise in this red-leaning district.
The special election, necessitated by Brandon Beach taking a Trump cabinet role, is an early barometer on the mood of Georgia voters, post-DOGE; post-"big beautiful bill," too. With Donald eager to distract everyone from the "Epstein files," if ever an opportunity existed to clip a state Senate seat, this might be it.
I spoke at length with Debra about campaigning in this heat, how she sees herself representing this "R+" district if she did win it, what voters there are telling her matter most, and how her experience as a mother, business owner and even a Jewish woman all impact her passion for service.
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