49-year-old Democrat who owns a gourmet olive oil store swipes another historically Republican district from Trump and Republicans | Fortune
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49-year-old Democrat who owns a gourmet olive oil store swipes another historically Republican district from Trump and Republicans | Fortune
"I think we had the right message for the time,"
"A lot of what I would call traditional conservatives held their nose and voted Republican last year on the promise of low prices and whatever else they were selling,"
"Mack "Dutch" Guest"
Eric Gisler claimed victory in a special election for a historically Republican Georgia state House district, leading Republican Mack "Dutch" Guest by roughly 200 votes in final unofficial returns. State officials noted a few provisional ballots may remain before the tally is finalized. Gisler attributed the win to Democratic enthusiasm and some conservative voters seeking change after unmet promises of low prices. Guest did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Democrats have seen multiple electoral successes in 2025, including statewide wins in Georgia and gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with national Republican leadership.
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