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Georgia isn’t likely to redraw congressional districts ahead of midterms

Texas Republicans want to redraw their districts to benefit the GOP. But Georgia's legislative leaders say they have not had serious talks about following suit.

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene may impact the governor’s race — without running

The Republican congresswoman railed against what she called the state's "men only" power structure, warning a lot of women voters agree with her.

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Mike Collins is running for the Senate. Who will replace him in the House?

Potential Republican candidates Georgia's 10th Congressional District include state Rep. Houston Gaines and former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun.

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Brian Kemp hoped to avoid a messy Senate primary. It might happen anyway.

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' entry into the race threatens to further divide Republican primary voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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How Brian Kemp reshaped the Republican race for US Senate in Georgia

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Tax breaks or health cuts? Campaigns battle to frame Trump’s spending law.

Republicans are airing ads slamming Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff for opposing tax cuts. Ossoff says the law threatens 37 nursing homes in Georgia.

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Kelvin King enters secretary of state race with a shot at his likely rival

King criticized state officials for "unprofessional conduct." It was a veiled attack of Gabriel Sterling, a top staffer and likely rival for the seat.

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Rich McCormick rules out US Senate run in Georgia as GOP field takes shape

The decision narrows the Republican race for U.S. Senate. But there are still plenty of GOP candidates expected to announce bids in the coming weeks.

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Could Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ spending law hurt GOP candidates in 2026?

A new poll shows most Georgia voters oppose the tax and spending law and would be "less likely" to vote for candidates who supported it.

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GOP Senate hopefuls vie for staff as they woo Brian Kemp and Donald Trump

Derek Dooley hired former aides for Gov. Brian Kemp while U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter brought in veterans of a pro-President Donald Trump super PAC.

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Supporters gather nationwide to honor John Lewis’ legacy of ‘good trouble’

The demonstrations hope to build on the momentum of last month's "No Kings" protests that coincided with President Donald Trump's birthday.

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Chris Carr says Georgia won’t join lawsuit against Trump administration

The Republican attorney general, who is running for governor, says the president has the authority to delay federal education spending.

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Top Georgia Democrats mostly quiet about All-Star Game’s return to Atlanta

MLB pulled the game from Truist Park in 2021 to protest a GOP-backed election law. Now the game is back in Atlanta and the law is still on the books.

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Jon Ossoff goads Marjorie Taylor Greene by urging her to run for Senate

Greene said she won't run for the U.S. Senate. But Ossoff likes his chances against her, saying that "it's not too late" for her to run.

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Georgia lender accused of funneling funds to GOP political campaigns

Federal regulator have accused Brant Frost IV of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme. Frost was leader of First Liberty Building and Loan in Newnan.

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Donors highlight divisions in Georgia’s Democratic race for governor

The campaigns of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and state Sen. Jason Esteves are pulling from different circles of support as they prepare for the 2026 primary.

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Georgia’s campaign season heats up as politicians tease runs for higher office

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins confirmed he is weighing a run for Senate. And U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to hint at a run for governor.