Nikki Merritt
Coverage of Nikki Merritt in the Nexus archive.
- Four dozen Black Georgia lawmakers press Collins on alleged ‘white nationalist’ ties
More than 50 Black Georgia lawmakers condemned Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins over alleged ties to white nationalists, citing antisemitic tropes found in posts by his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II. In response, Collins stated that he condemns all forms of hate and pointed out his voting record supporting Israel’s military. The controversy occurred as Collins prepares to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- ‘Prepared for the worst’: Black lawmakers brace for losses as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for a special session to redraw congressional and state legislative district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. Black legislators express concerns about potential displacement as GOP leadership may seek to maximize political gains, with legal battles over previous map redraws still pending.
- ‘Prepared for the worst’: Black lawmakers brace for losses as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential losses as the state legislature convenes a special session to redraw political maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. Black legislators, including State Sen. Nikki Merritt, express concerns about being displaced or placed in unfavorable districts, with legal battles over previous maps still ongoing.