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Democrats look to Stacey Abrams for help flipping the Georgia House

Abrams and House Democrats are looking beyond the suburbs to target the 11 seats needed to win control of the chamber.

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Town hall or therapy? Inside Hank Johnson’s vent session in Gwinnett

The Georgia congressman told constituents during a town hall that while peaceful protests are limited, they do work. They just take time.

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Barbara Rivera Holmes launches bid to keep her job as labor commissioner

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Rivera Holmes to the job after the death of Bruce Thompson. She is the first Latina to hold statewide office in Georgia.

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In deep-red Georgia, a GOP voice pushes back on immigration crackdown

State Rep. Kasey Carpenter said a teen's two-week detention at an immigration facility highlights his frustration with political gridlock.

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How Lake Lanier closures brought Republicans and Democrats together

Democrats publicly blasted the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Republicans worked behind the scenes to keep some parks open ahead of Memorial Day.

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Brad Raffensperger for Senate? Poll shows dead heat with Jon Ossoff

The secretary of state tied with Ossoff in a hypothetical matchup. But other potential Republican challengers are within striking distance.

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Brian Kemp asks GOP Senate donors for more time to find a consensus candidate

The governor has asked his biggest supporters for patience as he hopes to find a candidate that could unite the GOP and avoid a messy U.S. Senate primary.

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Patricia Murphy joined the AJC in 2020 from CQ Roll Call, where she was a nationally syndicated political columnist.

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Will Keisha Lance Bottoms’ ties to Joe Biden hurt her campaign for governor?

Bottoms was a senior White House adviser in former President Joe Biden's administration. Her campaign comes amid increasing criticism of his time in office.

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Georgia abortion law questioned as brain-dead pregnant woman is kept on life support

The case prompted Democratic state Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to press Attorney General Chris Carr about the legal requirements of Georgia's abortion law.

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From Democrat to MAGA: Doug McKillip launches political comeback attempt

The former House Democratic leader flipped to the GOP more than a decade ago. Now, he's running for state Senate with a pro-Donald Trump platform.

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Jon Ossoff hammers Trump-supporting Republicans on Qatari free ride

Trump's acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar has prompted rebukes from within his own party. But Georgia Republicans have stopped short of criticism.

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Georgia governor’s race heats up as candidates make moves

Much of Georgia's attention has been on the U.S. Senate race. But both current and prospective candidates for governor have been busy.

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Brian Kemp to sign bill aiming to keep intellectually disabled off death row

The bill is one of two criminal justice measures the governor has targeted ahead of Wednesday's deadline to sign or veto legislation.

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Can Georgia Republicans avoid a messy US Senate primary? Probably not

Insurance Commissioner John King is the latest to enter the race after Gov. Brian Kemp decided not to run. Many other candidates are considering bids.

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Donald Trump backs Josh McKoon’s reelection as Georgia GOP chair

The endorsement consolidates support for McKoon, who has avoided a formidable challenge ahead of the election in June.

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Buddy Carter’s US Senate campaign is the first of many GOP bids to come

Nearly a dozen other Republicans are also considering challenging U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in what could be a messy GOP primary.

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After 20 years, REAL ID law takes effect today at airports across the country

Most Georgians already have the new IDs, which will be required to board domestic flights starting today. Those without them will face more screening.