(Credit: Joaquin Corbalan/Adobe Stock) Georgia May Be 'Purple,' But Its Lawyers Are Backing Kamala Harris With Their Wallets
Federal campaign contribution data shows the state's attorneys, particularly those in Big Law, giving more cash to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump this year.
August 23, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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Analysis
What You Need to Know
- Federal disclosures show many more Georgia lawyers appear to be supporting the Democratic presidential ticket this year.
- About 47 Georgia-based lawyers from 19 Am Law 100 and 200 firms contributed to the Harris campaign through June 30.
- Morgan & Morgan was the top law firm contributor with more than $83,000 to Harris.
Despite its status as a "battleground state" because of some close statewide races in recent years, many more Georgia lawyers appear to be supporting the Democratic presidential ticket with their dollars than the Republican ticket in 2024.
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