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The Georgia GOP is as crumbly right now as is straight-from-the-oven cornbread.
Across the state, county parties are censuring the state’s top Republican, Gov. Brian Kemp. Conventions are more medieval mêlée than feel-good rallies. Decorum and long-respected procedures have been abandoned.
Losses by high-profile Republicans in the last election have sown doubt and fueled desperation. The far-right faction, those who embrace conspiracy theories and consider the U.S. Capitol insurrectionists patriots, is gaining support as conservatives flail about for a platform to embrace.
The current climate was well summarized recently by the Chatham County Republican Party chair.
In the last few weeks, multiple candidates have said they would be interested in running for Georgia House District 165, which encompasses much of the east side of Savannah.
For years, the seat has been held by Mickey Stephens, who has been sidelined by illness since 2019.
So what s happening in District 165? Here s what we know.
Stephens has not officially retired
Stephens returned to the Georgia Capitol on March 31 after being kept mostly homebound since falling ill in 2019. There, Gloria Stephens, his wife of over 50 years, gave a heartfelt thank you to his colleagues for their support.
Stephens has not yet sent a resignation letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, however.