An ‘unprecedented’ number of Georgia women seek office

A surge of women signed up to challenge Georgia incumbents who had rarely, if ever, faced opponents or to contest seats left vacant by a wave of retirements.

The bonanza of candidates, most of them Democrats, who qualified to run for state office was a vivid display of the party's enthusiasm and another test of possible backlash to President Donald Trump.

Melita Easters, founder of the pro-choice WIN List, said it was an "unprecedented" show of force from women.

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Georgia State Election Board rule on paper ballots fails in tie vote

The State Election Board on Wednesday failed to pass a rule that would establish qualifying circumstances under which Georgia's touchscreen voting system could be eliminated.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?

Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

Firebrand state senator running for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat

State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, announced plans to seek the 14th District seat, although it wasn't clear whether he will run in a special election or in November.

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