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NYT Daily • September 8, 2025

Georgia politico Stacey ___

Answer:

ABRAMS

Hint:

She made history as the first Black woman nominated for governor by a major party and founded Fair Fight Action to advocate for voting rights. Her 2018 campaign narrowly lost in a closely watched race.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Stacey Abrams, a well-known political figure from Georgia who ran for governor in 2018 and has been a prominent voting rights activist. The blank in "Stacey ___" is filled by her last name, "Abrams," which fits the letter count. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no wordplay—just a direct reference to her name and role in politics.

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