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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson visit sparks uproar for Atlanta restaurant

The Republican nominee for governor dined at a popular Black-owned restaurant in Atlanta, prompting threats of a boycott from some customers.

Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns for governor

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New poll shows promise and peril for Democrats in key Georgia races

While researchers behind the new State Navigate poll expect the 2026 electorate to be friendlier to Democrats than the one that voted in 2024, there's an important caveat.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Key questions ahead of Trump’s primetime address

We know the president will discuss election integrity. But the rest is just speculation.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

2026 Georgia Voter Guide

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Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

From candidate profiles to answers for frequently asked questions, we have your guide to this year’s election with Georgia Votes, our 2026 Voter Guide.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Latest results for Tuesday’s primary runoff races across Georgia

Opinion and Voices

PATRICIA MURPHY

Rick Jackson is rebuilding the ‘Kemp machine,’ and supercharging it

The Republican nominee for governor is trying to surpass the vaunted voter turnout machine Gov. Brian Kemp used to power his statewide victories.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Donald Trump dusts off his ‘How to lose Georgia’ playbook with 2020 rehash

With a major address planned for Thursday night, President Donald Trump is reviving debunked ‘stolen election’ claims instead of boosting GOP candidates in Georgia.

GUEST COLUMN

Graham, McConnell, Kean: End cone of silence about politicians’ health

Americans have a right to medical privacy, but politicians have a responsibility to explain their health ailments because they are responsible for other people's lives.

Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say

Couple imprisoned for baby’s death eligible for state payout, judge says

Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?

Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles

Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

More AJC Politics

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New Canada tariffs could fuel tensions in Georgia governor’s race

Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms called the tariffs "nothing more than a tax on Georgia families and businesses."

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

Democrats have dominated the metro Atlanta county in recent elections. But Republicans still have an edge on the local school board.

Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith speaks during a meeting of the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority's board in Union City on Monday, July 20, 2026. The board passed a resolution authorizing the authority to issue bonds for a $1.36 billion Fulton County jail facilities project. Thomas-Smith was one of two members to vote against the resolution. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Jail authority votes to authorize bond issuance for $1.3B Fulton jail project

The city of Atlanta has offered to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center, but the deal is contingent upon the county agreeing to extend six tax districts.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson visit sparks uproar for Atlanta restaurant

The Republican nominee for governor dined at a popular Black-owned restaurant in Atlanta, prompting threats of a boycott from some customers.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Rick Jackson is rebuilding the ‘Kemp machine,’ and supercharging it

The Republican nominee for governor is trying to surpass the vaunted voter turnout machine Gov. Brian Kemp used to power his statewide victories.

Mike Collins won the GOP base. Can he convince the rest of the party?

The Republican U.S. Senate nominee has tied his political brand to President Donald Trump. Early polls show that could be a problem for him.

Brad Raffensperger press conference 05-19-26

Most ‘noncitizen voters’ DHS found in Georgia were never voters at all

Most of the voters flagged as noncitizens by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security were in a "pending" status, according to the secretary of state's office.

Mike Collins under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican hoping to unseat Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, points to his votes supporting Israel after news reports on his son-in-law’s social media.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New poll shows promise and peril for Democrats in key Georgia races

While researchers behind the new State Navigate poll expect the 2026 electorate to be friendlier to Democrats than the one that voted in 2024, there's an important caveat.

Georgia dodges spotlight as Trump focuses on China in national address

After speculation that Donald Trump would use his primetime address to reignite his battle over Georgia’s 2020 election results, the president didn’t mention the state once.