SHOCKING! Democrat Mom of 5 on Brink of Stealing Red Georgia Senate Seat

In this episode of the Georgia Hour podcast, BKP dives deep into the high-stakes special election for Georgia State Senate District 21 following Brandon Beach's appointment to the Trump administration as U.S. Treasurer. Amid Georgia's controversial "jungle primary" system, Democrat Debra Shigley (a Harvard-educated lawyer and mother of five) stunned with nearly 40% of the vote in a low-turnout race against six Republicans, advancing to a September 23, 2025, runoff against top GOP finisher Jason Dickerson. The podcast highlights GOP infighting, calls to reform the non-partisan primary format, and broader election integrity concerns, including Fulton County board battles, PSC races, and hand-marked ballot pilots. With potential Democratic flips igniting national funding floods, this analysis urges Republican unity to protect the conservative stronghold in Cherokee and North Fulton counties.

Jungle Primary Breakdown: Georgia's special elections force all candidates (regardless of party) onto one ballot; no outright winner emerged in District 21's August 26, 2025, vote, leading to a top-two runoff despite the district's deep-red history (former Sen. Beach won 70% in 2024).
Election Results Spotlight: Out of seven candidates (six Republicans, one Democrat), Shigley secured 39.51% (8,438 votes) in a field with just 14% turnout (21,355 total votes) and nearly $1M spent; Republican Jason Dickerson edged second at 17.36% (3,707 votes), barely ahead of Steve West at 17.05% (3,642 votes).
GOP Concerns and Unity Call: Podcast warns of "serious problems" from split Republican votes in low-turnout specials; urges Dickerson to rally other GOP candidates (like West, Brice Futch, and Brian Will) for endorsements and voter mobilization to prevent a flip that could "energize Democrats" and pour money into the state.
Candidate Profiles: Democrat Debra Shigley (Harvard/Georgia State alum, attorney, small business owner) campaigns on family values and community change; Republican Jason Dickerson (Cherokee County businessman, investment manager) focuses on conservative priorities like property tax relief, senior housing, and eliminating state income tax.
Election Integrity Issues: Ties into Fulton County lawsuit where commissioners (except Republicans Bridget Thorne and Bob Ellis) defied a court order to appoint GOP nominees Jason Frazier and Julie Adams to the Board of Registration and Elections; contempt hearing on August 27, 2025, seeks fines ($1,000/day), legal fees, and up to 20 days imprisonment for non-compliance.
Broader GOP Reforms: Criticizes weak state party leadership in the GOP and under the Gold Dome; pushes to end jungle primaries, referencing past races like Kelly Loeffler vs. Raphael Warnock; highlights GOP letter to House Blue Ribbon Study Committee for hand-marked paper ballots pilot in 2025 PSC elections to comply with law and Trump's March 2025 executive order removing QR codes by July 2026.
PSC Races Warning: Urges high turnout for upcoming Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3 races; losing even one to Democrats could signal "World Series" victory for the left, especially post-2020 election delays in fixes despite years of opportunity.
Political Insider Buzz: Covers Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' campaign kickoff with 700+ attendees, including nearly all state senators, U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, and GRP Chair Josh McKoon (whose speech bordered on endorsing Jones for governor despite primary rules); teases potential announcements from Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger and others; slams "weasel" figures tied to First Liberty Building loan scandal involving the Frost family.