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Former football coach Derek Dooley (second from the right), answers a question at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debate for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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.

Derek Dooley: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Keisha Lance Bottoms: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Buddy Carter: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Democrats, Republicans test campaign messages with ballot questions

Georgia primary ballot measures will shape Republican and Democratic election messages.

Atlanta makes its pitch to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin visited Atlanta on Thursday, with Mayor Andre Dickens proclaiming: "Atlanta represents what the Democratic Party needs now."

State Election Board weighs paper ballot options ahead of Georgia midterms

The State Election Board debated a petition calling for hand-marked paper ballots on Wednesday, amid growing concerns about how votes will be counted after a July deadline.

U.S. Rep. David Scott died overnight at the age of 80. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2025)

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat

The Atlanta Democrat was already facing a tough primary. Now, the race shifts to a wide-open special election.

Rep. Carter demands review of Biden-era citizenship approvals

The letter comes in the wake of a DeKalb County shooting spree that left three people, including a DHS employee, dead earlier this month.

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In Georgia’s 11th District, a test of whether past Trump criticism still matters

Two leading Republicans with histories of criticizing Trump are now racing to prove MAGA loyalty in the state’s only open House contest without a presidential endorsement.

Voters to pick winner in Tuesday’s Cherokee County House runoff

Secretary of state candidates weigh in on Georgia election crisis

Many candidates running for secretary of state say Gov. Kemp should call for a special session to address a looming deadline that could place future elections in jeopardy.

Xernona Clayton statue installed at the downtown park

Michael Thurmond: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Michael Thurmond is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Geoff Duncan: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Geoff Duncan is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Derrick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Derrick Jackson is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Rick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Rick Jackson is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Burt Jones: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Burt Jones is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Mike Collins: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Mike Collins is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. senator in Georgia

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

Can Keisha Lance Bottoms avoid overtime in the Georgia race for governor?

The Democratic front-runner faces a make-or-break decision: Spend now for a first-round win or brace for a costly runoff.

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs

Monday is your last chance to register to vote before the May primary

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the May 19 primary elections for U.S. Senate, governor and other offices.

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Can Brian Kemp’s Derek Dooley gamble pay off?

The Georgia governor’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate and instead get behind the former University of Tennessee football coach has peeved some of his fellow Republicans.