ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — A GOP business owner won a Georgia state Senate race Tuesday over a Democrat who drew national attention for a better-than-expected showing in a special election last month. ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — A GOP business owner won a Georgia state Senate race Tuesday over a Democrat who drew national attention for a better-than-expected showing in a special election last month. will replace former Republican state Sen. Brandon Beach, who was drafted by President Donald Trump to be U.S. treasurer. State Senate Democrats said grassroots organizing built momentum that could help them flip seats in 2026 races for governor, U.S. senator and other offices. Georgia Republican political strategist Brian Robinson said Democrats generally perform well in low-turnout races like that one.