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November 10, 2022

Fair Fight Issues Statement Responding to Georgia's Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate Election Outcomes

Group remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting voters in Georgia and across the country, beginning with the Dec. 6 runoff to re-elect Sen. Raphael WarnockATLANTAFair Fight Executive Director Cianti Stewart-Reid issued the following statement in response to the outcome of the 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial election and U.S. Senate While last night did not go the way we hopedfor Stacey Abrams and for the people of Georgiathe Fair Fight team is proud to be part of the multi-racial, multi-generational coalition that worked tirelessly to break down barriers to the ballot box and drive record-breaking turnout in the face of Brian Kemp's voter suppression law. The loss of the gubernatorial election is devastating. But despite Kemp prevailing, our work does not end on Election Day. Stacey Abrams founded this organization in order to protect and empower voters across the country; for that we will always be grateful. We remain steadfast in our mission and doubly committed to working toward a better Georgiabeginning with the re-election of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock in the Dec. 6 runoff. We will not stand by while Governor Kemp and the far right continue to put people across the country in jeopardy. With the Senate hanging in the balance, we know our work to protect and educate voters across the country will be necessary. We will continue fighting to bring all eligible voices into the fold of our democracy. Onward. ###