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Jackson plans statewide press tour with Kemp instead of debating Bottoms

The Atlanta Press Club's Loudermilk-Young Debate Series begins Monday, giving down-ballot candidates a chance to break through before early voting begins.

How do Georgia candidates vote?

A review of voting data since 2020 shows more Democrats prefer to vote early in person while more Republicans prefer to vote on Election Day.

Early voting for the midterms to begin in Georgia

In Georgia, early voting begins on Tuesday for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff-U.S. Rep. Mike Collins

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the U.S. Senate race

Here are the polls on Georgia's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.

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Mike Collins does not seem to notice or care about the company he keeps

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins denounces white nationalism and white supremacy, but many of the associates around him cast doubt on his judgment.

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Ga. election board director acts without approval, tests limits of authority

The State Election Board's executive director sent letters to the Trump administration. A majority of members believe he's exceeded his authority.

Ossoff Collins debate

5 takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate

Atlanta attorneys for Secoriea Turners family call on Rick Jackson to stop using her likeness.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (left) and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins will meet Thursday for their first head-to-head debate. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Can Collins change the race? 5 things to watch in Georgia’s Senate debate.

Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

Trump eyes return to Georgia ahead of November midterms

Voter Voices - Black Men
VOTER VOICES

8 Black men paint starkly different pictures of Georgia’s midterm elections

aajc Rick Jackson Rally

Inside Rick Jackson’s pivot from Donald Trump and to Brian Kemp

Then-Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a 9 p.m. curfew on May 30, 2020, as protests continued for a second day. Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States, as his case renewed anger about others involving African Americans, police and race relations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Crime roiled Atlanta during COVID. Its fallout has shaped governor’s race.

U.S. Senate Republican debate

How to watch Georgia election debates and follow AJC coverage

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5 takeaways from the Georgia governor debate

Keisha Lance Bottoms on grocery taxes
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks for herself after Tuesday’s debate