Georgia Elections

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State Election Board rejects paper ballots amid looming voting mess

The State Election Board votes down a proposal that would invoke Georgia's backup voting system: paper ballots filled out by hand.

Gov. Brian Kemp sets date for special election in David Scott’s district

The special election in Georgia's 13th Congressional District will be July 28 and comes as a result of U.S. Rep. David Scott's death last week at 80.

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Kemp takes the high road on redistricting. Republicans should stay there.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special session to redraw political maps before the 2026 elections, bucking GOP pressure after a Supreme Court ruling.

Brian Kemp rules out canceling primary, using new maps in 2026

Louisiana's GOP governor suspended U.S. House primaries following a Supreme Court decision. But Georgia's governor said he won't do that because early voting has begun.

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AJC Poll: Collins leads in Senate GOP primary, but most voters undecided

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins has the most support among Republicans participating in the most recent AJC poll, but over half of voters are still undecided as early voting begins.

Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the U.S. Senate race

A survey of poll results from Georgia's Republican race for U.S. Senate.

Democrats jockey in race that could decide control of Georgia energy regulator

Three Democrats are vying for a shot at a key seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission and a say in Georgia Power customers’ bills.

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Secretary of state candidates debate amid looming vote-counting problem

Republicans and Democrats squared off in debates on Tuesday ahead of the May primary elections for Secretary of State.

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Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races

Georgia’s May 19 primary (or the June runoff) could effectively decide county races in Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb, where partisan makeups give primary winners a strong edge.

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Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance

Democrats once favored nonpartisan congressional redistricting, but they have put that position aside with Republicans' aggressive gerrymandering push across America.

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U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 11th Term in DeKalb County

Hank Johnson has two Democratic primary challengers, but is heavily favored to win an 11th term in the U.S. House.

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Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act

The race’s first debate delivered fireworks between Carter and Collins, while Dooley pitched himself as a different kind of Republican.

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U.S. House District 14: Deja vu in NW Georgia as voters again head to the polls

In Marjorie Taylor Greene's old district, a voting marathon is underway to pick her successor.

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U.S. House District 6: McBath seeks 4th term after dropping bid for governor

Lucy McBath faces no Democratic primary opposition but two Republicans are running to face her in November.

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U.S. House District 5: Williams dominates Atlanta re-election race

Atlanta U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams is expected to cruise to reelection in her overwhelmingly Democratic district.

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U.S. House District 7: Clear GOP path for McCormick after fiery town hall

Rich McCormick faces no Republican opposition as he seeks a third term representing the suburban 7th District north of Atlanta.

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U.S. House District 12: Allen faces primary challenger in Augusta-area race

Rick Allen faces a Republican primary challenge in Georgia's 12th congressional district, where five Democrats are also jockeying to run.

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U.S. House District 3: Jack cruises into primary with no Republican opponent

U.S. Rep. Brian Jack has no Republican opposition as he seeks a second term in Congress.

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Jon Ossoff: Where the Georgia U.S. Senate candidate stands on the issues

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff is seeking a second term in the U.S. Senate. Here are his positions on issues from affordability to immigration to the war in Iran.