In Defeat, Abrams Emerges As Leading Voting-Rights Advocate

Democrats and even some Republicans say Stacey Abrams is likely to emerge from the closely fought Georgia governor’s race with her political future on solid ground.

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Stacey Abrams broke the rules of politics until the very end.

The Georgia Democrat who came about 60,000 votes shy of becoming America’s first black female governor refused to follow the traditional script for defeated politicians who offer gracious congratulations to their victorious competitor and gently exit the stage.

Instead, Abrams took an unapologetically indignant tone that established her as a leading voting rights advocate.