Georgia Supreme Court incumbents prevail in high-profile, money-heavy race
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Two Georgia Supreme Court justices, Charles Bethel and Sarah Warren, won re-election against Democratic-backed challengers while Justice Ben Land ran unopposed. The races drew national attention and more than $4 million in advertising, despite the court’s nonpartisan label. Bethel led Rankin 51%–49% and Warren led Jordan 59%–41% as most votes came in, keeping the GOP-appointed balance on the nine-member court. The results come as Georgia gears up for major fall contests in U.S. Senate and governor races, highlighting the impact of money in state judicial elections.
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- Georgia Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Left-Leaning Challengers The New York Times
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