Graves Forced Into Runoff; Barrow, Johnson Win in Ga.
John Barrow easily beat back a primary challenge from former state Sen. Regina Thomas, whom he defeated by more than 50 points in the 2008 primary.
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John Barrow easily beat back a primary challenge from former state Sen. Regina Thomas, whom he defeated by more than 50 points in the 2008 primary.
During the second quarter alone, Barrow spent more than $140,000 on field and grass-roots strategy consulting fees.
GOP rivals include Polk County Commissioner Randy Wilkinson.
Barrow raised $205,000 in the first quarter and had $825,000 banked at the end of last month. “Has [Barrow] dodged a bullet yet?
Barrow is already facing former state Sen. Regina Thomas in a rematch of the 2008 primary that Barrow eventually won in a cakewalk after Obama’s endorsement.
Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks (R) is already in the race. Brooks has served as a county commissioner since 1996 and represents about 45,000 people around Huntsville.
John Barrow) — could see a steep drop-off in the midterm among demographic groups that were energized by Obama’s candidacy and supported Democratic candidates across the board last cycle.