WATCH: Stacey Abrams Accepts Party's Nomination for Georgia Governor
Last night (May 22), Stacey Abrams won the Georgia Democratic primary to represent her party on the ballot in this fall’s gubernatorial election, making her the first Black woman to do so. As The Washington Post explains, if Abrams wins against her to be determined Republican opponent (there will be a runoff in July) this fall, she will be:
- The first woman to serve as governor in Georgia
- The first person of color to hold that role in Georgia
- The first Black person to serve as governor in the history of the United States
In The Washington Post video below, Abrams addresses her supporters after winning 76.5 percent of the vote. She tells the crowd, “We are writing the next chapter of Georgia’s future, where no one is unseen, no one is unheard and no one is uninspired.”
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The win brought congratulations from supporters on social media:
Congratulations @staceyabrams — you did it and did it so well. #CareInAction is behind you 100% and excited to take this next step to make you the next GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA and the first Black women to EVER DO IT. #TeamAbrams
— Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) May 23, 2018
The engine behind the Stacey Abrams campaign and primary win are Black women. #FollowBlackWomen #TrustBlackWomen #BlackWomenLead #TeamAbrams ??
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) May 23, 2018
Democratic experts and party veterans said:
— Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) May 23, 2018
“Black women don’t win state wide primaries.”
“Multi-racial coalitions don’t work.”
“Down with ‘identity politics.’”
“We have to win back the Trumpian whites who left the Democratic Party.” @staceyabrams said:
“Nah, son.” https://t.co/0BGyvoT86W
BREAKING: Congratulations to @StaceyAbrams on a huge win tonight! ✊? We're one step closer to electing the 1st Black woman governor in U.S. history. The road to the general election begins NOW! Donate to help Stacey win ?? https://t.co/GfZXETjBBC …#TeamAbrams #GAGov pic.twitter.com/4nLJdo55q6
— Color Of Change PAC (@votingwhileblk) May 23, 2018