Stacey Abrams
Coverage of Stacey Abrams in the Nexus archive.
- Burt Jones takes shots at absent rival on the debate stage as Rick Jackson hits the campaign trail
Burt Jones criticized absent rival Rick Jackson during a debate by using an empty podium to highlight Jackson's absence. Jackson attended a separate campaign event with Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott instead of participating in the debate. Both candidates are competing in a June 16 primary runoff for the governor's race.
- Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast
The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais has led to Southern states erasing majority Black districts, sparking chaos for midterm elections. Stacey Abrams discusses the fallout and advocates for engaging more voters. The decision has fractured communities, according to Abrams.
- Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast
The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais has led to Southern states erasing majority-Black districts, causing chaos for midterm elections. Stacey Abrams discusses the fallout and believes engaging more voters is the way forward. The decision has sparked controversy over voting rights.
- Republican redistricting effort is ‘evil incarnate’, Stacey Abrams tells new Guardian podcast
Stacey Abrams criticizes Republican-led redistricting efforts as 'evil incarnate', claiming they intentionally suppress racial minority voting power. Abrams argues that this must be fought in the courts and on the ballot. The issue goes beyond party lines, according to Abrams.
- Georgia Senate committee shifts its focus to Stacey Abrams and allies
A Georgia Senate committee has issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams and allies over alleged election law violations during the 2018 election, focusing on the now-defunct New Georgia Project. Abrams called the hearing a partisan effort to intimidate voting rights advocates, while the committee emphasized enforcing campaign finance laws.
- Stacey Abrams hit with subpoena in alleged campaign finance violations saga: 'No one is above the law'
Stacey Abrams has been issued a subpoena by the Georgia Senate regarding alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group, with lawmakers vowing to follow the facts and ensure accountability. The investigation stems from findings by the Georgia State Ethics Commission that the New Georgia Project violated campaign finance laws during the 2018 election cycle. Abrams' group admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.
- Stacey Abrams hit with subpoena in alleged campaign finance violations saga: 'No one is above the law'
Stacey Abrams has been subpoenaed by the Georgia Senate in an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations tied to her voter outreach group. The probe aims to determine who was involved in the decision-making behind the violations and how funds were managed. Abrams' group, New Georgia Project, admitted to 16 violations and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine.
- Abrams testifies against Tennessee’s proposed congressional map
Stacey Abrams testified against Tennessee's proposed congressional map that would carve up the state's sole majority-Black district. The map threatens the lone Democratic member of its House delegation. Abrams is a prominent voting rights activist and former Georgia state House minority leader.