Statement on the Republican loss of the abandoned 6th District Senate seat

Gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams released the following statement on Hunter Hill’s abandonment of Senate District 6:

“Rather than following through with his commitment to serve out the remainder of his term, Hunter Hill abandoned his Senate seat so that he could continue receiving contributions from Atlanta donors while seeking higher office. His decision to put himself, and his political career, ahead of his constituents has harmed the conservative cause in Georgia. Because of this defeat, Georgia Republicans have lost the Senate Super Majority.

“Hunter Hill’s voting record did little to help the Republicans running for his seat. From his legislation (SB 68) to expand Common Core into private schools, to championing eminent domain that would allow big corporate to take property from lawful owners for the “good” of the community (HB 434), to expanding government by forcing women who serve as private lactation consultants to new mothers to register with the state and pay a fee (HB 649), to voting against recording of votes in Senate committee meetings (SR 24 Committee vote) Hunter has only emboldened Democratic candidates with his liberal voting record. Voters in Senate District 6 saw little difference between left-wing candidates and Hunter Hill.

“He has labeled himself the ‘conservative fighter.’ I don’t disagree. He fights conservatives at every turn.

“Last night’s results reaffirm my decision to serve out the remainder of my term and to continue fulfilling my responsibilities as a state senator to the people of Senate District 27.”

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