Reflecting On Their Paths To Victory In Georgia State Senate Races
The Rev. Kim Jackson, left, and Nikki Merritt join “Closer Look” to reflect on their wins in their Georgia Senate races and talk about their goals and plans.
Courtesy of Kim Jackson and Nikki Merritt
Two Black women will be among the newcomers to the Georgia General Assembly next year.
In two state Senate races Tuesday:
- The Rev. Kim Jackson, a Democrat, defeated Republican William Freeman for the seat representing District 41.
- Democrat Nikki Merritt defeated Republican incumbent P.K. Martin for the seat representing District 9.
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Jackson and Merritt reflect on their paths to victory.
They also talked with host Rose Scott about their plans to transition from campaigning to legislating and their top priorities moving forward.
Guests:
- Kim Jackson, Democratic senator-elect for the Georgia Senate, representing District 41
- Nikki Merritt, Democratic senator-elect for the Georgia Senate, representing District 9
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