My Georgia sister had no idea what her ballot means...Jungle primary. Help Georgia DUer's or anyone

[Demsrule86]

who understands what is going on. Loeffler's name is not there. I found an article about her name being removed by the legislation...what a shit show. There has been no information from the Democratic Party. Georgia does not do party affiliation. I remember it was very tough to organize anything there. The directions with the ballot say vote for one candidate. But sis is totally confused and I have never seen such a ballot help from Georgia Duer's please. Could they end up with only Republicans running in a runoff? Also, how many will be in the runoff- top two candidates? Also, how do we field a candidate to run against Loeffler as her name is not there...only Sonny's seat on this ballot? Thanks in advance!

[brooklynite]

1. Loeffler was appointed, not elected...

...therefore a special election will be held in conjunction with the next Federal Election (November). Per GA law, ALL candidates who make it on the ballot will run together, regardless of Party. Broadly speaking there will be two Republicans (Loeffler and Congressman Doug Collins) and two Democrats (Matt Lieberman — son of Joe — and Raphael Warnock, who has the Party’s support). If no candidate gets 50%, there will be a later runoff between the top two candidates.

[Demsrule86]

2. Thank you! I expect in the Perdue election, there will be a run off but I don't know exactly how it

works, we never had this when I lived there...seems like a desperate attempt to retain power by the GOP.

[Celerity]

7. this was the seat that none of the top tier candidates on the Dem side even tried for

Unfortunately, that monster Doug Collins will probably win. Warnock will more than likely be his opponent, and has chance, but nothing like Abrams or Yaters would have had IMHO. Loeffler is toast, and will be lucky to avoid prison (hopefully she is prosecuted and convicted.)


Declined

Stacey Abrams, nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2018 and former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives (endorsed Raphael Warnock)

Sally Yates, former United States Deputy Attorney General <<<<< wish to hell she had run, as Abrams did not

Jason Carter, nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2014, former state senator, and grandson of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (endorsed Raphael Warnock)

Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta

Stacey Evans, candidate for Governor of Georgia in 2018 and former state representative (running for state house)

Kasim Reed, former mayor of Atlanta

Jen Jordan, state senator

Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE USA and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2014

Sherry Boston, DeKalb County District Attorney

Mike Thurmond, DeKalb County chief executive, former Labor Commissioner of Georgia, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010

Nikema Williams, state senator and Chair of the Georgia Democratic Party



then you have the top 3 ones left, all of whom are running for the other Senate seat against the weaker David Perdue

Jon Ossoff, documentary filmmaker and nominee for Georgia's 6th congressional district in 2017 (running for Class 2 seat)

Teresa Tomlinson, former mayor of Columbus (running for Class 2 seat)

Sarah Riggs Amico, nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in 2018 (running for Class 2 seat)


hopefully one of them can beat that POS Perdue



and finally, you also one who declined but is running for re-election in the US House (smart move)

Lucy McBath, incumbent U.S. Representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district (running for re-election in the House)



In a perfect world, Abrams would have run against Perdue and Yates against Collins. Abrams is banking on being the VP (for which I 100% think she is the best pick) but I do not think Biden is going to go for her. I think she relishes a re-match against Kemp for Governor if she is not picked as the VP.

[CottonBear]

3. Here's a good explanation from Atlanta Magazine:

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/what-in-the-world-is-a-jungle-primary-and-whats-in-store-for-georgias/

What in the world is a jungle primary, and what’s in store for Georgia’s?
Two powerful Republicans and two influential Democrats are vying for the seat once held by former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson

BY SEAN KEENAN - MARCH 20, 2020

<snip>

Amid the elections on the ballot this November, Georgia voters will be faced with one peculiar contest. Called a “jungle primary” or a “nonpartisan blanket primary,” the election would determine who gets to claim—or keep—the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Republican Johnny Isakson at the end of 2019.

Essentially, a jungle primary is an election sans primary—something of a battle royale. The unorthodox model—only Louisiana has fully embraced it, although other states have used it, too—allows any candidate who pays their filing fees to duke it out in a race for elected office. In Georgia’s case, there are four major candidates: two Republicans and two Democrats.

<snip>

Loeffler and Collins, both white, are competing against two prominent black Democrats. In late January, the Rev. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, became the first Democrat to enter the race. Warnock has no political experience but boasts name recognition due to his religious influence in metro Atlanta and beyond—he led the prayer service at former President Barack Obama’s second inauguration—and was mentioned as a potential opponent in 2016, when Isakson last ran for office. Warnock claimed the support of Stacey Abrams almost immediately.

And on February 20, Ed Tarver declared his candidacy. A former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia under Obama and an ex-state senator representing Augusta in the 2000s, Tarver brings with him political experience, but perhaps not the same popularity as Warnock, Bullock says. Outside of the Augusta area and politically involved circles, Tarver might be considered an unknown.

<snip>

[Demsrule86]

4. Thank you.

I did read this but was confused.

[CottonBear]

8. I'm in Georgia and I was confused too.

I don’t ever recall voting in this type of primary.

[Demsrule86]

12. I lived there but it has been a while...seems like an attempt to stay in power when they are

starting to lose.

[brooklynite]

9. Actually WA and CA use them for all elections...

[Demsrule86]

13. Thanks...this is such bullshit. I hate Republicans.

[VarryOn]

5. I'm all for jungle primaries in single party states...

Like CA, elsewhere, no way. In a place like GA, the Democratic Party will be neutered in statewide elections.

I'm good with ranked choice, though.

And I'm definitely for a mail-in ballot being mailed to every registered voter.

[Blue_true]

6. In jungle primaries, people need to educate themselves and know who the

strongest democrats are.

My guess is it will come down to a democrat and a republican in the General. Seldom does that not happen, the exception is when one of the parties field a slate of weak candidates.

[Demsrule86]

11. This is Georgia...not a strong Democratic party to help people wade though the candidates.

I hope it does come down to a Democrat and a Republican because the Democratic vote is split and I could see it coming down to two Republicans. Too many Democrats running...this could blow our shot at retaking the senate.

[Demsrule86]

10. Things can change...I am absloutely against this now I understand it...this will help

help the GOP keep the Senate seats. Let's just have a primary and people fucking vote.