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Stacey Abrams wins Democratic primary in governor race

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to a crowd at a meet and greet event Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Taqueria El Mercadito in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

03252018 ABRAMS 01.jpg — Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks to a crowd at a meet and greet event Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Taqueria El Mercadito in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

ATLANTA — Georgia Democrats gave Atlanta lawyer Stacey Abrams a chance to become the first black female governor in American history on a primary night that ended well for several women seeking office.