Lydia Powell
Coverage of Lydia Powell in the Nexus archive.
- Republican state superintendent candidates go on offense in runoff debate
Republican candidates Richard Woods and Fred 'Bubba' Longgrear are competing in a runoff for Georgia state superintendent, criticizing each other's leadership records. Woods, seeking a fourth term, faces accusations of low literacy rates, while Longgrear is accused of accepting 'dark money.' The June 16 winner will face Democratic nominee Lydia Powell in November.
- Years of tension with lawmakers led up to runoff for Superintendent Richard Woods
State Superintendent Richard Woods faces a Republican runoff against Candler County Superintendent Bubba Longgrear after failing to secure a majority in the primary. Lawmakers and some local superintendents criticize Woods over reading instruction and accessibility, while Woods highlights past conservative achievements like replacing Common Core standards. The winner will face Democrat Lydia Powell in November.