Abrams wants to use Kemp-backed law to raise unlimited dollars, too
Stacey Abrams is seeking access to special fundraising committees that allow a few top candidates to raise unlimited contributions after she effectively became the Democratic nominee for governor when no primary challenger qualified to run against her.
An attorney for Abrams said she could file a legal challenge that would require state officials to let her use the leadership committees that were approved last year by the Republican-controlled General Assembly designed to help Gov. Brian Kemp and top lawmakers.
The law lets the governor, the opposing party’s gubernatorial nominee and party caucuses raise as much cash as they can throughout the campaign, including during legislative sessions. It gave incumbents an added edge, since their challengers can’t use the funds until they win their party’s nomination.
Abrams’ lawyers are poised to argue that she should be treated as the Democratic nominee now, rather than wait for the May 24 primary, since she didn’t draw a primary opponent. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, the chair of the state Democratic Party, staked that position in a tweet late Friday.
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Kamala says yes!
KR TY!
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