Jimmy Carter’s grandson wins seat in Georgia Legislature

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Former President Carter’s eldest grandson has easily won a seat in the Georgia state Senate, making him the first Carter elected in Georgia politics since the 1970s.

Jason Carter, 34, ran in a special election Tuesday as a Democrat, the same party as his grandfather, for the vacant seat.

Unofficial returns show Carter defeating Democrat Tom Stubbs with 65% of the vote to 23%.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter stumped with their grandson on Saturday to rally voters to the polls.

-- Associated Press