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Favored Democrat, incumbent U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson face primary challengers
Georgia Democrats hope a wealthy newcomer to state politics can take seat
Johnny Isakson
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson
ATLANTA — Top Georgia Democrats hope a wealthy newcomer to state politics can take down incumbent U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. But first, Jim Barksdale’s fledgling campaign has to make it through the May 24 primary against project manager Cheryl Copeland and businessman John Coyne. Georgia Democrats have struggled statewide in recent years.