'She is our future': A Democratic rising star seeks to make history in Georgia's secretary of state race
CNN
State Rep. Bee Nguyen's candidacy may offer a test of whether the coalition that helped President Joe Biden win Georgia in 2020 will deliver historic victories in 2022. But, first, she has to get through Tuesday's primary.
But Nguyen, a state lawmaker who has helped lead the fight against Republican efforts to restrict voting in this presidential battleground, framed the mission in stark terms.
"This race is about defending the freedom to vote," Nguyen said, standing before a picnic table covered in glossy campaign flyers. "It is about protecting the future of our democracy."
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