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Keisha Lance Bottoms leads as Democrats scramble for second runoff spot for governor

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Geoff Duncan, Donald Trump trade jabs on social media after primary loss

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Big wins, surprises and signals from Georgia’s primary night

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Amid GOP infighting, Democrats lean on unity for an early edge

Georgia Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Carr (left) and Republican rival Rick Jackson. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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GOP rivals for governor close with contrasting pitches to voters

Senator Jon Ossoff qualifies for the ballot for his 2026 re-election campaign

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Democrats reserve $20 million in TV ads to back Jon Ossoff’s reelection bid

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

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Georgia governor candidates sharpen attacks in final primary stretch

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New battle lines drawn over Georgia’s political maps

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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.

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.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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