Raffensperger barely avoided a runoff in 2022 on the back of Democrats crossing over to vote for him since both Warnock and Abrams were uncontested. He won’t get that luxury in 2026 because the gubernatorial primary will be wide open.
Also I think most Democrats knew the GOP would hold the SOS seat in 2022. It’s a very different ballgame when there’s an incumbent Democrat to defend.
Raffensperger barely avoided a runoff in 2022 on the back of Democrats crossing over to vote for him since both Warnock and Abrams were uncontested. He won’t get that luxury in 2026 because the gubernatorial primary will be wide open.
Also I think most Democrats knew the GOP would hold the SOS seat in 2022. It’s a very different ballgame when there’s an incumbent Democrat to defend.
Raffensperger barely avoided a runoff in 2022 on the back of Democrats crossing over to vote for him since both Warnock and Abrams were uncontested. He won’t get that luxury in 2026 because the gubernatorial primary will be wide open.
Also I think most Democrats knew the GOP would hold the SOS seat in 2022. It’s a very different ballgame when there’s an incumbent Democrat to defend.