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News Articles: Nikema Williams

 In this file photo dated May 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, right, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II are photographed with French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing, at Buckingham Palace in London. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace made the announcement in a statement on Thursday Sept. 8, 2022.

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Georgia reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, has died at 96. Remembrances and reactions are rolling in from across Georgia — from politicians, British immigrants, and those who simply admired her as an international leader.

September 08, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah Rose and
  • GPB News Staff
Governor Brian Kemp speaking to the General Assembly in January 2020.

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Political Rewind: Fluctuating Public Polling On Coronavirus Response

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a look at the politics of the moment with a panel of insiders and experts.

State Sen. Nikema Williams was chosen by top Georgia Democrats to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot for his congressional seat. And shifting public approval on the coronavirus response from state governors. Until now, governors received high marks from the public, but recent polling shows those numbers are changing. 

July 22, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Georgia state Sen. Nikema Williams confers with a colleague on the floor of the Georgia Senate in February.

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Georgia State Sen. Nikema Williams To Replace Rep. John Lewis On November Ballot

State Democratic officials vote overwhelmingly for Williams on Monday. Lewis had represented the majority-Black and Democratic district, which includes Atlanta, since 1987.

July 20, 2020
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
Senator Nikema Williams Anticipation for Abrams Response: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Nikema Williams, State Senator And Party Chair, Will Replace John Lewis On Ballot

A state law required a quick timeline to identify a replacement for John Lewis on the ballot. More than 100 applied, five were named finalists and a committee chose the party's chairwoman, Nikema Williams, as the nominee.

July 20, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Rickey Bevington interviews Sen. Nikema Williams

Chair Of Georgia's Democratic Party On Debate, Senate Races, Trump

Just a few hours before the top Democratic presidential hopefuls were set to take the debate stage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, there were new...

November 21, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Democrat Nikema Williams (left) and Republican David Shafer will be tasked with leading their respective parties ahead of the 2020 elections.

A Look At Georgia Politics Halfway Through 2019

We are halfway through the year and it has been a busy one in Georgia politics. So far, many political issues have been highlighted, including a...

July 02, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming ,
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • and 1 more
Democratice Chair Sen. Nikema Williams and GOP Chair David Schafer talk about what to expect from their parties over the coming year.

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The Next Year In Georgia Politics – And How It Affects You

The state legislature may be in its post-session off season, but the political landscape in Georgia is far from quiet. While the 2020 elections are over...

July 01, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Officials Prepare for Winter Storm

On this edition of Political Rewind, as wintry weather moves into the state Gov. Kemp is making plans to minimize the impact it might have on residents...

January 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Stacey Abrams on the campaign trail during the 2018 Midterm Election.

Stacey Abrams Uses PAC Funds to Support Democrats in Georgia

Former Democratic Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is using her fundraising abilities to aid Democrats in the state and to ensure that she remains...

January 11, 2019
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By:
  • Morgan Carter
Sen. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) is arrested by capitol police during a protest over election ballot counts in the rotunda of the state capitol building Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Atlanta.

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Political Rewind: Election Legal Battles Continue

On this edition of Political Rewind, it’s been another tumultuous week in Georgia politics.

November 16, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

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