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News Articles: David Shafer

David Shafer, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, arrives before Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a "Save the Majority" rally, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Augusta, Ga. A judge says Shafer can't share lawyers with 10 other fake electors in matters related to a special grand jury probing possible illegal meddling in the 2020 election.

Lawyers say alternate Georgia GOP electors 'did their duty' in casting phony votes

Attorneys for the three Republicans facing charges say they were following federal law when falsely claiming to be official electors.

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Georgia lawmakers weigh in on indictments against Trump and 18 others

The state's politicians are voicing their opinions about a Fulton County grand jury's expansive 41-count indictment alleging a racketeering conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabriel Sterling testify on June 21, 2022 at the US House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

Political Rewind: State Republicans subpoenaed by DOJ; voters reject right-wing school PAC; gas tax

Thursday on Political Rewind: Federal investigators have subpoenaed two state Republicans for submitting a false slate of electors. Plus, will freezing the federal gas tax ease pain at the pump? Meanwhile, Cherokee County voters reject four "anti-CRT" right-wing candidates for their school board.
 

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David Safer and Lin Wood

Will false Trump electors’ attempt to hijack the Georgia vote be punished?

Imposter Electoral College ballots were submitted to Congress from seven states, including Georgia.

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Democrat Nikema Williams (left) and Republican David Shafer will be tasked with leading their respective parties ahead of the 2020 elections.

A Look At Georgia Politics Halfway Through 2019

We are halfway through the year and it has been a busy one in Georgia politics. So far, many political issues have been highlighted, including a...

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Democratice Chair Sen. Nikema Williams and GOP Chair David Schafer talk about what to expect from their parties over the coming year.

The Next Year In Georgia Politics – And How It Affects You

The state legislature may be in its post-session off season, but the political landscape in Georgia is far from quiet. While the 2020 elections are over...

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In January, Sen. Nikema Williams became the first black woman elected as the chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia

Democratic Party Of Georgia Chair: Kemp Gets 'F' On Health Care

The past year has been a whirlwind for state Sen. Nikema Williams. In November, she was re-elected to her post in Atlanta-based Senate District 39. But...

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Ga. Republican Party Chair: Last Year's Non-Voters Key To Next Year's Victory

Newly-elected Republican Party of Georgia Chairman David Shafer has a big task ahead of him in the leadup to the 2020 election. The governor’s mansion,...

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Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff candidate Brian Kemp goes on stage to declare victory against Casey Cagle during an election night party, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga.

Political Rewind: Blowout

On this edition of Political Rewind, Brian Kemp rolls to an overwhelming victory in the GOP runoff election for governor, and he’s already begun a...

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In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, left, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp shake hands after an Atlanta Press Club debate at Georgia Public Television in Atlanta.

Political Rewind: Election Day In Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, it’s election day in Georgia.

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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp face off in the GOP runoff for governor on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

Political Rewind: The Final Hours

On this edition of Political Rewind, a furious final weekend of campaigning in the GOP governor’s race.

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Georgia State Capitol

Ethics Charges Fly In Race For Governor

On this edition of Political Rewind, a rash of ethics charges fly in the Democratic contest for governor. Also, Republican David Shafer has been cleared...

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Political activist Tom Steyer speaks during a "Need to Impeach" town hall event at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Friday, March 16, 2018, in Cincinnati.

Effort To Impeach President Trump Comes To Georgia

On this edition of Political Rewind, one day after James Comey unleashes a barrage of attack on President Trump’s character, the leader of an effort to...

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Sen. Josh McKoon, R-Columbus, left, and Sen. Greg Kirk, R-Americus, confer with Senate President Pro Temper David Shafer, R-Duluth, on the Senate floor, March 24, 2016, in Atlanta.

State Senator, Candidate For Lieutenant Governor, Accused Of Sexual Harassment

On this edition of Political Rewind, a charge of sexual harassment against the presumed frontrunner in the race for lieutenant government. How will...

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