Georgia Elections

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Kemp’s announcement has a domino effect in national politics

Potential Republicans candidates for the U.S. Senate seat on the ballot in Georgia next year wish Gov. Brian Kemp well as he bows out of the race.

AJC poll: Kemp neck and neck with Ossoff in possible Georgia Senate matchup

AJC poll showed that Brian Kemp was the only Georgia Republican in a dead heat with Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about Donald Trump’s first 100 days, the issues and 2026 election

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see how Georgians' opinions differ about politics based on their gender, age, race, education, income and political leaning.

AJC poll: Democratic support plummets in Georgia as base demands more fight

New AJC poll shows weak support for Democrats among Georgia voters.

AJC poll: Trump’s support sinks in Georgia as economic fears rise

A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows a majority of Georgia voters disapprove of Donald Trump's leadership at the 100-day mark, but Republican loyalty remains strong.

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Raffensperger urges feds to preserve refugee protections for Afghan Christians

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking the federal government to retain protections for Christian Afghan refugees who fled to the U.S.

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With midterms looming, Georgia fails to make election security upgrades

Election security proposals stalled in the Georgia General Assembly, leaving the same voting technology in place for the 2026 election. Election advocates say they're worried.

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Universities speak out against government ‘overreach,’ but South is more muted

Hundreds of universities across the United States are speaking out for academic freedom, but few schools in the South have joined the opposition to the Trump adminsitration.

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Candidate switched voter registration to Fulton one day before PSC election deadline

A candidate for a seat on Georgia's Public Service Commission changed his voter registration address on the last day to qualify for the District 3 seat.