Political influence has grown dramatically in recent years
Candidates, advocacy groups look to boost turnout on Jan. 5
December 31, 2020 10:30 AM
By Emily Wilkins
The voters who were decisive in the only competitive congressional district Democrats flipped in November are set to play an integral role in Georgiaâs two Senate runoff elections next week.
With control of the chamber on the line, Democrats and Republicans have poured resources into targeting the booming Asian American population in Gwinnett and Forsyth counties, where their growing activism has created a force in statewide politics.
Their mobilization helped Rep.-elect Carolyn Bourdeaux (D) win the open 7th District seat last month and President-elect Joe Biden narrowly carry the state, and it will again be critical on Jan. 5.