The Southerner’s Guide to the 2020 Election
In the lead-up to the 2020 Election, the Southerner has complied a list of 10 key races on the local, state and national levels that are most likely to impact our readers. Using official statements, previous reports and recorded interviews, the Southerner has broken down the candidates’ positions on 5 key issues: The Economy, COVID-19, Climate Change, Racial/Social Inequality and Women/LGBTQ+ Rights.
These positions and statements are part of a new Southerner series entitled “The Southerner’s Guide to the 2020 Election.” Below are the races compiled by the Southerner which can be found in the newly created ELECTION drop-down menu under “Guide to the Election.” The electoral contests listed below also contain links to individual races within the guide.
Presidential Election: Joseph R. Biden V. Donald J. Trump
US Senate Election: David Purdue V. Jon Ossoff
US Senate Special Election: “Jungle Election”
US House District 5: Nikema Williams V. Angela Stanton-King
US House District 6: Lucy McBath V. Karen Handel
US House District 7: Carolyn Bourdeaux V. Rich McCormick
Georgia Senate District 39: Zan Fort V. Sonya Halpern
Georgia Public Service Commission District 4: Daniel Blackman V. Lauren ‘Bubba’ McDonald Jr.
Georgia Public Service Commission District 1: Jason Shaw V. Robert Bryant
DeKalb County Commission District: Nancy Jester V. Robert Patrick
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Joshua Crowder • Oct 30, 2020 at 1:42 pm
Please don’t forget that though our current political landscape serves for a two-party system, due to various reasons, for 5 of these elections there are Libertarian candidates. Please make note that the suppression of an option outside of the two-party system is gravely necessary, as many people feel threatened or disenfranchised by the options that they feel had been chosen for them. Ensuring full knowledge and choices are the best way to ensure this generation has the most ability to choose from their educated research instead of suppressing all of their options.