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Georgia Election 2026: Live updates, race calls and early takeaways

Jim Kingston avoids upset in Coastal Georgia U.S. House race

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How your neighborhood voted in Georgia’s 2026 races

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Georgia voters approve three new amendments to state constitution

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and the long road from Crawfordville to Governor’s Mansion

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Stacey Abrams is back on the campaign trail, just not for herself

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff cruises to reelection over Republican Mike Collins

Carrollton completes its regular season as state’s highest-scoring team

Carrollton compiled a 56.5 points-per-game average to complete its regular season as Georgia's highest scoring high school football team.

Team of the Week Heritage adds to its historic season with region title

Heritage, which was 1-9 a year ago, became the 16th team in GHSA history to win a region title after a 1-9 or 0-10 finish.

Before you rake leaves this fall, take tips from a Georgia chiropractor

Before you grab a rake this fall, learn how to protect your back, avoid muscle strain and recognize when it’s time to seek medical care.

Jon Ossoff declares Georgia voters rejected Trump in victory speech

Why some Black pastors are rethinking race and politics

Georgia Democratic voters explain what's driving them to the polls

These Black Georgians plan to vote Republican. They explain why.

Bert Weiss left radio at the top. Here's why he walked away.

How the FBI raid in Fulton County could influence Georgia's 2026 midterm elections

Keisha Lance Bottoms takes aim at Rick Jackson's ties to Trump during Atlanta rally

Jon Ossoff at Atlanta rally: 'I refuse to leave my daughters this world'

Obama urges Georgians to elect Bottoms, reelect Ossoff at Atlanta rally

Why Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell rejects the 'Black church' label

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PSR has undefeated football teams getting lower seeds than teams they beat

Here are the PSR standings as calculated by Maxwell with one week remaining in the regular season. The list shows each team’s PSR current standings and its projected finish.

What to expect on election night in Georgia when polls close

Here's what to expect after the polls close in Georgia on Election Day, Nov. 3.

U.S. justices weigh pregnancy bias case against Fulton DA’s office

U.S. Supreme Court justices debated Monday whether to revive a fired staffer's pregnancy bias lawsuit against the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

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Kamarui Dorsey’s all-around game earns him Player of the Week

Kamarui Dorsey, a 5-star safety prospect committed to Texas A&M, earns Player of the Week for performance in Hampton vs. Woodland of Stockbridge game.

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Four 200-yard rushers lead top performances for Week 11

Four 200-yard rushers lead Georgia high school football top performances for Week 11.

Offensive Line of the Week paves way for Lowndes’ Winnersville Classic win

The AJC Varsity/GHSF Daily Offensive Line of the Week is Lowndes’ unit of Abram Eisenhower, Noah Bair, Coltyn Smith, Owen Lofton, Kam Brown and Brody Powell.

Jefferson ends North Oconee’s 40-game winning streak

North Oconee’s streak, which dated to 2020, was the second-longest active GHSA region winning streak and tied for the 25th-longest in history.

Georgia 2026: What the polls and experts say about the race for governor

Here are the polls on Georgia's race for governor between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson.

VOICES SPOTLIGHT

Voices Spotlight: Which Georgia interest groups will sway the election?

Most of Georgia's statewide elections are in a dead heat. Several Peach State communities or interest groups could sway the midterm elections.

Report problems at your polling place to the AJC

ID not accepted? Voting machines not working? Let the AJC know.