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Republican-appointed Georgia Supreme Court justice fends off Democratic-backed challenger

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Conservative Georgia Supreme Court Justice Sarah Warren won re-election on Tuesday, NBC News projects, fending off a Democratic-backed challenger in the battleground state. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Warren, who was appointed to Georgia’s top court by GOP Gov. Nathan Deal, defeated former state Sen. … Read more

GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith fends off primary challenger in Mississippi

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has fended off a Republican primary challenger and will advance to the general election in Mississippi, NBC News projects. With 3% of the expected vote in, Hyde-Smith was at 83%, compared to 17% for physician Sarah Adlakha. Hyde-Smith’s Democratic opponent for November has yet to be determined, with three candidates competing in … Read more