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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
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Sen. Brian Strickland enters race to succeed Georgia's AG Chris Carr
The Brief State Senators Brian Strickland and Bill Cowsert have entered the race to succeed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who is running for governor in 2026. Strickland, a McDonough attorney, launched his campaign Tuesday, highlighting his record on conservative policies like the heartbeat bill and constitutional carry. Cowsert, a former Senate majority leader, announced his campaign in April, pledging to prioritize public safety and crack down on illegal immigration and crime. ATLANTA - The race to become Georgia's next attorney general is beginning to take shape, with two Republican lawmakers officially in the running to replace Attorney General Chris Carr. What we know Carr, who is not seeking reelection as he pursues a bid for governor in 2026, leaves an open seat that is drawing early interest. On Tuesday, State Sen. Brian Strickland launched his campaign during an event at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta. Strickland, a McDonough attorney who has served in the state Senate since 2018, highlighted his record on conservative policies, including support for the "heartbeat bill," constitutional carry, and mental health reform. Standing alongside his wife, Lindsey, he told reporters he would work to uphold Georgia's conservative values if elected. GEORGIA POLITICAL STORIES Strickland is expected to face Athens State Sen. Bill Cowsert in the Republican primary. Cowsert, a former Senate majority leader, chairs the Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her prosecution of former President Donald Trump. He announced his candidacy in April, vowing to tackle crime and illegal immigration. PREVIOUS STORY: Georgia Attorney General race: Sen. Bill Cowsert announces campaign As of Tuesday afternoon, no Democratic candidates had formally entered the race.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) issued a Tuesday statement suggesting the city may paint over the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. 'The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference,' Bowser wrote in a post on the social platform X. 'The devastating impacts of the federal job cuts must be our number one concern. Our focus is on economic growth, public safety, and supporting our residents affected by these cuts,' she added. Her words come a day after Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde (R) introduced a new measure seeking to withhold funds from D.C. if the plaza is not renamed 'Liberty Plaza.' The bill, which is set to undergo review from the House committees on Agriculture and Infrastructure, urges officials to remove the Black Lives Matter phrase from 'each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.' Republican legislators have been encouraged to eradicate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts from all facets of government since the start of President Trump's second administration. Despite Bowser's meeting with the president in December prior to the start of his second tenure in the Oval Office, Republicans have introduced legislation to overturn the Democrats' and D.C.'s Home Rule law. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident (BOWSER) Act, an acronym for Bowser, in early February in an effort to repeal D.C.'s autonomous style of government, citing crime rates and corruption. If passed, the measure would repeal D.C.'s local legislative functions within a year. Lee originally sought to pass the bill last year, but it failed in committee. City leaders have fought for decades to obtain formal statehood to secure voting representation in Congress. 'This year, we look back with gratitude for those who came before us and fought for Home Rule, and we keep pushing for a future where we have full access to American democracy. We know that full access means D.C. statehood. It means we have voting representation in the House and two senators representing us in the Senate,' Bowser said in 2023. 'It means a more perfect democracy for our country — one where Americans living in the shadow of the Capitol, who have all the responsibilities of citizenship and who go to war to defend our freedoms, have representation in Congress. Our future is one where our Home Rule is not limited — where D.C. residents have full representation, full autonomy, and full access to our fundamental rights as American citizens,' she added. Bowser has not publicly commented on the BOWSER Act. The mayor's office did not immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
