Georgia's incoming attorney general vows impartial justice – FOX 5 Atlanta

Georgia’s incoming attorney general vows impartial justice  FOX 5 Atlanta

Georgia's newly elected attorney general, Democrat Tanya Miller, is promising equal treatment under the law following a historic victory in Tuesday's election that will make her the first woman elected to the position. ATLANTA – Georgia's newly elected attorney general, Democrat Tanya Miller, is promising equal treatment under the law following a historic victory in Tuesday's election that will make her the first woman elected to the position. Miller defeated Republican Brian Strickland with approximately 56% of the vote, joining a Democratic sweep of major statewide offices. During her victory speech Tuesday night, Miller emphasized that justice must be applied fairly, regardless of a person's background or political connections. "The law is only as strong as our willingness to apply it fairly," Miller told supporters.

"Justice cannot depend on who you know. It cannot depend on how much money you have. It cannot depend on your political party, your race, your neighborhood, or your last name." She concluded with a promise about how she intends to approach the office. "No one is above the law, and no one is beneath its protection." Miller's victory was part of a broader Democratic sweep that included Keisha Lance Bottoms winning the governor's race, Josh McLaurin winning lieutenant governor and Penny Brown Reynolds winning secretary of state. McLaurin defeated Republican Greg Dolezal with approximately