The apparent victory in Georgia's 121st House District is the latest in a string of Democratic wins in recent elections.
Georgia has become a bellwether state for national politics, with recent elections possibly signaling wider trends.
The special election on Tuesday for state House Seat 121 will be filled by one of two Oconee County residents.
Democrat Eric Gisler flipped a Georgia House seat, and Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat to win the Miami mayorship in 30 years.
Early voting turnout in heavily Republican Oconee County for Tuesday’s House District 121 special election exceeded that of ...