Georgia Elections

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Will Mayor Dickens’ proposed tax district extension fund Beltline rail?

Dickens declined to say how much of the funding generated by the extension would go toward Beltline rail, but he did say he wanted the project to start in the south.

Georgia’s statewide races reflect shifting sentiments two years after Oct. 7

The ongoing war in Gaza is a hot topic for candidates for U.S. Senate and governor, as local Jews and Arab Americans gather to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

GOP rivals Collins and Dooley rack up nearly $2M hauls in early Senate sprint

Derek Dooley, who Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed in the GOP primary, is taking on U.S. Reps. Mike Collin, a MAGA loyalist, and Buddy Carter, a longtime lawmaker and Trump ally.

Controversial South Fulton mayor faces 8 challengers in election

South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau has reversed himself at least twice about whether he planned to run for reelection against eight challengers for the Nov. 4 election.

5 Georgia Legislature seats Republicans could lose in 2026

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

Election 2026: Who’s running for office in Georgia

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive Georgia offices.

Ethics panel widens probe of GOP group tied to Frost family

Documents, emails examined by the AJC suggest coordination between GOP group and PAC, as state regulators allege $220K in unreported political spending tied to First Liberty.

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Georgia reacts to federal shutdown: Live updates

The wheels of government are griding to a halt as Republicans and Democrats in Congress let a Sept. 30 deadline go by without passing a funding bill.

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‘The city abandoned them’: Child’s murder trial sharpens focus on Bottoms’ tenure

As the race for Georgia governor begins, Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is facing scrutiny for her handling of the 2020 protests following Rayshard Brooks' death.

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Ruwa Romman to run for Georgia governor on progressive platform

The first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia Legislature positions herself as a voice for working-class families and younger progressives.

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State Election Board consumed by power struggles, political agendas

The State Election Board is mired in squabbles and political advocacy even after the Georgia Supreme Court rebuked the board for exceeding its authority.

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5 takeaways from talk with Ga. school superintendent candidate Mesha Mainor

The former state representative, who switched parties to become a Republican in 2023, was a recent guest on the AJC's "Politically Georgia" podcast.

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Anti-abortion group to spend $4.5M against Ossoff

Organization zeroes in on GOP-leaning voters in Savannah, Augusta, Columbus and north Georgia ahead of the midterm election.

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Republican wins runoff in north-metro state Senate special election

Trucking company founder Jason Dickerson defeats Democrat Debra Shigley, who drew national support.

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Ossoff says Republican opponents ‘own’ looming Medicaid cuts

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said his Republican challengers for U.S. Senate must explain their support for Medicaid cuts found in the "big, beautiful bill."

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How the shadow of 2020 is shaping Georgia’s race for governor

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan are trying to chart a middle course to the Governor's Mansion in 2026. Will it work?

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Why national Democrats are focusing on special Georgia Senate race

DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the pavement, knocking doors for candidate Debra Shigley ahead of Tuesday's special election runoff.

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Ethics Commission sanctions 5 of 7 Georgia Senate candidates

Five candidates who ran in a special election for a Georgia Senate seat must pay fines for failing to file financial disclosures.

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Raffensperger, who rebuffed Trump in 2020, runs for Georgia governor

He was the Republican who told Donald Trump no. Now the secretary of state is telling Georgia voters he wants to be their next governor.

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Clark Dean enters Georgia governor’s race as GOP ‘outsider’

Harvard-trained business executive says a ‘question everything’ approach will help Georgia stay competitive.