Episode notes
In this episode of the Georgia Hour podcast, BKP dives deep into the high-stakes special election for Georgia State Senate District 21 following Brandon Beach's appointment to the Trump administration as U.S. Treasurer. Amid Georgia's controversial "jungle primary" system, Democrat Debra Shigley (a Harvard-educated lawyer and mother of five) stunned with nearly 40% of the vote in a low-turnout race against six Republicans, advancing to a September 23, 2025, runoff against top GOP finisher Jason Dickerson. The podcast highlights GOP infighting, calls to reform the non-partisan primary format, and broader election integrity concerns, including Fulton County board battles, PSC races, and hand-marked ballot pilots. With potential Democratic flips igniting national funding floods, this analysis urges Republican unity to protect the conservative strong ...