ATLANTA - Republican Jason Dickerson has secured the state Senate seat for District 21, which covers north Fulton and Cherokee counties.
What we know:
The seat became vacant after former Sen. Brandon Beach was appointed U.S. treasurer by former President Donald Trump. Dickerson won handily in Cherokee County, earning 71% of the vote compared to Democrat Debra Shigley’s 28%.
Although Shigley carried Fulton County with 54% of the vote, it wasn’t enough to overcome Dickerson’s strong showing in Cherokee. He ultimately defeated Shigley by more than 7,000 votes, with just over 19,000 ballots cast.
"The Georgia Senate Democrats are very proud of Debra and her campaign," said Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones.
"Her message and vision for a better future for working Georgians was clear, and the energy behind her campaign showed how much that vision resonated with voters. This was a busy field with many well-funded candidates, and while today did not turn out how we hoped, the effort from the Shigley campaign cannot be overlooked."
From Debra Shigley:
I am incredibly proud of the campaign our team ran and thankful for every single person who volunteered their time fighting for a better Georgia.
In May, we got off the sidelines and stood up, offering a vision for a better future for our children and our families. Despite the results I am both proud and grateful for our efforts and will continue the work required to make the 21st District a better place for everyone to work and live in."