Power move: Stacey Abrams’ next act is the electrification of the US
The Georgia activist on why she is leaving campaign politics behind to focus on weaning America off fossil fuels
January 2023
The fight for democracy
‘It’s not about winning an election’: Stacey Abrams’ legacy in Georgia
Abrams did not win the vote, but she created the conditions for increased voter turnout among key parts of Georgia’s electorate
November 2022
The Guardian view on the US midterm results: the red wave that wasn’t
Editorial: The Republicans fared worse than expected, but the challenges for those who care about fundamental rights remain immense
'Standing is what matters': Stacey Abrams concedes in Georgia – video
Stacey Abrams concedes defeat in her rematch with Republican Brian Kemp, telling supporters she will keep working to make sure the people of Georgia 'have a voice'
First Edition newsletter
Tuesday briefing: What you need to know ahead of US midterms
In today’s newsletter: As Americans vote for senators, representatives and local officials, our Washington DC bureau chief explains why this contest is so important and how the balance of power might shift
October 2022
Georgia governor debate: Kemp silent on question over harsher abortion restrictions
Republican Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams spar in final gubernatorial debate before midterms
Man who attacked speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi facing attempted homicide charge – as it happened
Paul Pelosi was attacked at San Francisco home while House speaker was in Washington
Democrats see hope in Stacey Abrams (again) in a crucial US election – if she can get voters to show up
Georgia in focus: Despite being hailed as architect of Georgia’s political transformation, Abrams is still an underdog in her rematch with Brian Kemp
May 2022
Resounding setback for Trump as Kemp wins Republican primary in Georgia
Former president had sought to oust current governor as part of his crusade to punish those involved in his 2020 defeat
April 2022
Stacey Abrams win in Georgia will lead to ‘cold war’ with Florida, DeSantis says
Florida governor and potential Republican presidential contender says, ‘I can’t have Castro to my south and Abrams to my north’
March 2022
Stacey Abrams files lawsuit after being blocked from fundraising for Georgia governor campaign
Star Trek makes Stacey Abrams president of United Earth – and stokes conservative anger
February 2022
Trump ally vows to block ‘the left’ from overseeing key Georgia elections
Former senator David Perdue, now running for Georgia governor, repeats false election fraud claims on campaign trail
December 2021
‘It’s an American issue’: can Georgia’s candidate for secretary of state save democracy?
Bee Nguyen, who has led her party’s fight against Republican-backed voting restrictions, may prove vital to building election integrity if she becomes nominee for secretary of state
Politics Weekly UK
Why Georgia is a battleground state to watch: Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Oliver Laughland about why the southern state is shaping up to be one of the most interesting to pay attention to for the 2022 midterms
Stacey Abrams announces she’s running for Georgia governor again
Campaign could set up a rematch between Abrams and the incumbent Republican governor, Brian Kemp
October 2021
Democrats strive to fire up Black voter turnout in Virginia governor’s race
An ‘enthusiasm gap’ between Black Republican and Democratic voters could be the key in clinching a highly contested election
May 2021
Thrillers of the month
The best recent thrillers – review roundup
US politician Stacey Abrams triumphs with a conspiracy in Washington, plus a Du Maurier-esque chiller and the dark world of a life coach
April 2021
The fight to vote
Ilhan Omar at odds with Stacey Abrams over Georgia All-Star Game boycott
Omar backs MLB’s move to relocate game while Abrams says she fears families will be ‘hurt by lost events and jobs’
March 2021
Fight to vote
Threats to US voting rights have grown – what's different about this moment?
Over the last few months, there’s been ‘no attempt to pretend that the intention is not to restrict votes’, says Stacey Abrams
