Black women look to flex power in Georgia governor's race

By Errin Haines Whack AP National Writer
Monday, May 21, 2018 12:05 AM
In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams participates in a debate against Stacey Evans in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country's marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two women, and candidate Abrams is running to become the first black woman ever elected governor in America. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Evans participates in a debate against Stacey Abrams in Atlanta. Georgia's upcoming primary election presents black women voters with a rare opportunity: To give a Democrat who looks like them a chance at occupying the governor's mansion in a Republican-controlled state. A win Tuesday for either Stacey Abrams or Evans - both lawyers and former state lawmakers - means Georgia could elect its first woman governor later this year. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2018, file photo, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at a press conference in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country’s marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two women, and candidate Stacey Abrams is running to become the first black woman ever elected governor in America. Bottoms hasn't officially endorsed a candidate in the gubernatorial race but counted Stacey Evans among her supporters. She said she feels compelled to help empower other women, especially black women. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
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Black women look to flex power in Georgia governor's race

In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams participates in a debate against Stacey Evans in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country's marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two women, and candidate Abrams is running to become the first black woman ever elected governor in America. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Evans participates in a debate against Stacey Abrams in Atlanta. Georgia's upcoming primary election presents black women voters with a rare opportunity: To give a Democrat who looks like them a chance at occupying the governor's mansion in a Republican-controlled state. A win Tuesday for either Stacey Abrams or Evans - both lawyers and former state lawmakers - means Georgia could elect its first woman governor later this year. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2018, file photo, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks at a press conference in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country’s marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two women, and candidate Stacey Abrams is running to become the first black woman ever elected governor in America. Bottoms hasn't officially endorsed a candidate in the gubernatorial race but counted Stacey Evans among her supporters. She said she feels compelled to help empower other women, especially black women. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
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