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Democrats surge in Hall, but face long odds to topple GOP

Party's primary votes double in 9th District as leaders aim to build for future

Most of the Hall County Democratic Party’s 2018 ticket smile for pictures during the party meeting March 14, 2018, at the Gainesville Civic Center. From left in back are Patrick Anderson, Cynthia Lyne Shubert-Jett, Alana Watkins, Josh McCall, Maria Palacios and Stephanie Lopez-Burgos. The party qualified seven candidates for public office this year, more than the past four election cycles combined.

03142018 DEMOCRATS 1.jpg — Most of the Hall County Democratic Party’s 2018 ticket smile for pictures during the party meeting March 14, 2018, at the Gainesville Civic Center. From left in back are Patrick Anderson, Cynthia Lyne Shubert-Jett, Alana Watkins, Josh McCall, Maria Palacios and Stephanie Lopez-Burgos. The party qualified seven candidates for public office this year, more than the past four election cycles combined.

A surge of Democratic enthusiasm is coursing through Georgia, even if the chance of that energy flipping the 9th Congressional District appear slim.