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U.S. Rep. Mike Collins speaks to supporters during his watch party after winning the Republican U.S. Senate nomination on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jackson. Collins will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November election. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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.

Tanya Miller targets Trump-backed Paramount merger in Georgia’s AG race

Rick Jackson leaves Trump out of his general election pitch to voters

Trump’s speech threatens to disrupt Georgia’s midterms

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Jon Ossoff swamps Mike Collins in fundraising, reports $42M on hand

The Georgia Democrat has one of the nation's largest campaign accounts heading into his reelection bid against Republican nominee Mike Collins.

Trump’s planned speech could put Georgia’s 2020 election back in focus

President Donald Trump is expected to level new accusations of elections in a primetime speech on Thursday.

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.

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Burt Jones on backing Rick Jackson: ‘We’ll see’

In his first interview since losing a bruising GOP runoff for governor, Jones said Jackson must work to reunite the party. But Jones would not commit to voting for Jackson.

What to know about Raphael Warnock, a potential 2028 White House hopeful

The Georgia Democrat has been positioning himself for a potential presidential run in 2028. He was first elected to the Senate in 2021.

Trump-nominated judge halts DOJ demand for identities of 2020 election workers

A federal subpoena sought the identities of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.

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.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

FBI presses ahead with probe of Georgia’s 2020 election

FBI analysts race toward a July deadline to complete tens of thousands of record checks related to Fulton County's 2020 presidential election.

Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term

U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.

Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Georgia ethics chief who won record-setting fine against group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is stepping down.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff doubles down on anti-corruption message in reelection bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's first general election TV ad highlights his bipartisan investigation into Georgia's foster care system and legislation combating child sex trafficking.

Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia lawmakers aim to overhaul its elections by 2028, but they might stick with a touchscreen voting system.

Kemp appoints top ethics official, prosecutor to Fulton bench

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed three judges to the Fulton County Superior Court, including the state's top ethics official and a prosecutor from DA Fani Willis' office.

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Legislature approves fix to looming elections mess on Tuesday.

Georgia lawmakers closer to fixing election mess

Georgia lawmakers debate hand recounting ballots and property taxes during the General Assembly's fourth day of a special session on Monday.

Georgia state Senate victory lifts Democratic turnout hopes for midterms

After concerns that low Democratic turnout could flip the Gwinnett County district, an aggressive voter mobilization effort kept the seat blue. What does it mean for November?