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Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks during his Rally For Our Republic on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Savannah. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Ossoff finds firmer footing as 2026 race takes shape

Georgia Democrats increasingly are confident of the first-term lawmaker’s midterm chances, and Republicans are sounding pessimistic.

OPINION

How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats

Black Voters Matter, labor union seek to join Fulton County ballot lawsuit

Fani Willis slams Trump for social media comments about Reiners’ deaths

Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing

The Fulton County district attorney struck a defiant tone in early questioning before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday.

OPINION

Lower power bills by only $8.50 a month is a slap in the face to Georgians

Georgia voters want better from the Public Service Commission as they demonstrated with their votes during the November elections that ousted two incumbents.

LISTEN

Democrats look to keep momentum in 2026

Georgia Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey and state Rep.-elect Eric Gisler join the show.

Brad Raffensperger on passing the 2020 ‘test’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Republican candidate for governor

Jason Esteves charts out post-Trump future

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor

Geoff Duncan says voters know ‘second place trophies don’t solve problems’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor.

Keisha Lance Bottoms on fighting ‘bully’ Trump

Why Michael Thurmond says he’s no insider

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Democratic candidate for governor.

Chris Carr says ‘lawfare has to end’

A one-on-one AJC interview with the Republican candidate for governor.

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) during a Senate Finance Committee hearing ney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Warnock urges ‘a common humanity’ in wake of shootings

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., appears on "Meet The Press" on Sunday, sharing his thoughts on the fatal shootings in the news, health care costs and the 2026 elections.

Election Board considers rule allowing switch to hand-marked paper ballots

Report: Election board member violated conduct code by going to Trump rally

A Georgia Inspector General's report found State Election Board Vice Chair Janice Johnston violated the board's code of conduct by attending a Donald Trump campaign rally.

Senate vote rejecting health subsidies sets up Georgia’s 2026 race

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff voted to extend health insurance subsidies, while his Republican rivals oppose it.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Could Georgia’s 2026 statewide races be runoff free?

The Libertarian Party of Georgia is having trouble qualifying for the ballot. Without their candidates, statewide races would likely be settled on Election Day.

What we learned from a Democratic win in an Athens House seat

Eric Gisler will represent House District 121, which covers south Athens, Watkinsville and portions of Oconee County.

Georgia State Election Board rule on paper ballots fails in tie vote

The State Election Board on Wednesday failed to pass a rule that would establish qualifying circumstances under which Georgia's touchscreen voting system could be eliminated.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner

Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.