Overview

• Jason Dickerson defeated Debra Shigley in Tuesday’s special-election runoff, 61.5% to 38.5%, according to late tallies reported Tuesday night.
• Decision Desk HQ projected Dickerson the winner, he declared victory, and Shigley conceded the race.
• The seat opened after President Donald Trump appointed former state Sen. Brandon Beach as U.S. treasurer; Beach carried the district with more than 70% in 2024.
• The runoff followed an August contest where Shigley led with about 40% in a seven-candidate field and Dickerson topped six Republicans without any candidate securing a majority.
• National attention intensified as DNC Chair Ken Martin campaigned with Shigley and Georgia GOP leaders rallied behind Dickerson, with Democrats describing Shigley’s showing as an overperformance in a deep-red area.