Abrams Claims Credit for Georgia Wins
The Fair Fight Action founder argues that Democratic control of the state government creates a chance to reverse decades of policy shifts in the South.
By Renata Mehta ·
Stacey Abrams credited her organization’s work in Georgia with shaping the results of the recent midterm elections. Abrams, who ran for governor in 2018 and 2022, founded Fair Fight Action to address what she calls voter suppression. She stated that the party's success in the state offers a specific window to address long-standing issues in the region.
The election cycle produced a sweep of key offices for Democrats. Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of Georgia. She is also the first Democrat to hold that post in more than 20 years. Jon Osoff, the incumbent senator, defeated Republican Representative Mike Collins to keep his seat. Democrats also won the offices of attorney general and secretary of state, along with control of the state house.
Abrams spoke to Michel Martin of NPR about the implications of these victories. She described the current political climate as an opening to fix problems she believes have persisted for over two decades. "We have an opportunity to start correcting and restoring rights that we've seen lost across the South for more than 20 years," she said.
The former candidate explained that her efforts extended beyond party rebuilding. She focused on restoring public trust, a process she noted requires time. Abrams said each election cycle and the periods between them have been dedicated to that consistent effort. She expressed gratitude that the focus on voting access contributed to the final results.
She characterized the outcome as proof that sustained conversation and consistency yield results. The interview was part of a radio segment edited by Olivia Hampton. The digital version was edited by Treye Green. The content is copyrighted by NPR in 2026.
