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Stacey Abrams won Georgia’s Democratic primary in the gubernatorial race Tuesday, becoming the state’s first woman nominee for governor from either major party_ --- Jul 28, 2023 12:00 AM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [TIME100 Talks With Stacey Abrams](/video/F3jkcVqO/) ### TIME100 Talks With Stacey Abrams [Stacey Abrams Ends Challenge Against Republican Brian Kemp for Georgia Governor](/video/XdFcFXCo/) ### Stacey Abrams Ends Challenge Against Republican Brian Kemp for Georgia Governor [Oprah Supports Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor in Rare Campaign Appearance](/video/82gNLf2e/) ### Oprah Supports Stacey Abrams for Georgia Governor in Rare Campaign Appearance --- ## Transcript [00:00] But let me tell you, I am so grateful to the thousands of you, [00:03] in this room, and around this state, and around this country [00:06] who have joined me on this drive to history. [ CHEERING ] [00:10] [ APPLAUSE ] We [00:16] are writing the next chapter of Georgia's future where no [00:20] one is unseen, no one is unheard and no one [00:24] is uninspired. This was a hard fought race and I know for [00:28] the journey that lies ahead, we need every voice in our [00:31] party. And every independant thinker in the state of [00:35] Georgia. [ APPLAUSE ] [ APPLAUSE ] [00:39] We need us all to be energized, and we need to be side by [00:43] side so we can succeed. And so I hope that you will all join [00:46] us in our fight for the future. Now let's go get it done. 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