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Tom Crawford: Ga. Democrats show signs of life with special election wins

Jonathan Wallace the democratic candidate for District 119 of the Georgia House of Representatives Thanks supporters after winning his election to the Georgia House of Representatives at a champagne party in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP) - photo by Associated Press

11152017 GA HOUSE ATHENS — Jonathan Wallace the democratic candidate for District 119 of the Georgia House of Representatives Thanks supporters after winning his election to the Georgia House of Representatives at a champagne party in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP) - photo by Associated Press

Georgia Democrats have not had much to smile about in recent election cycles. Republicans have tended to dominate legislative races, and they also have a tight grip on all statewide offices.