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How Jon Ossoff turned the tables on Georgia Republicans

The Democrat spent nearly two years making calculated moves aimed at producing a less formidable opponent while helping shape the politics of the race.

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Democrats poised to win majority in Georgia House for first time in 22 years

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Keisha Lance Bottoms made history with her win. Now comes the hard part.

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Brian Kemp rejects push to redraw maps, curb Keisha Lance Bottoms’ powers

A ‘bloodbath.’ Georgia Democrats sweep statewide offices in historic political upheaval.

A Democratic wave ended decades of GOP dominance in Georgia and threatened the GOP’s grip on the state Legislature.

Postelection episode of ‘The Final Tally’ explores Democrats’ statewide sweep

Podcast with the Pulitzer Center examines how Georgia became the epicenter of the fight over election administration, public trust and democracy.

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Georgia Republicans just got Trumped

Georgia Republicans embraced Donald Trump. Georgia voters said enough.

Dems sweep competitive local races across metro Atlanta

The Cobb school board flipped from a Republican majority to Democratic.

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

Follow the AJC’s live Election Day coverage of Georgia’s governor, Senate and local races, with voting updates and results.

Mike Collins supporters gather for election results

Supporters of Georgia Republican U.S. senate candidate Mike Collins gather as election results come in.

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

Republican Jim Kingston defeated Democrat Amanda Hollowell by a narrow margin in Georgia's First Congressional District, sending Kingston to the U.S. House.

Keisha Lance Bottoms supporters rally as election results come in

Supporters gather for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms as polls close. Bottoms won, becoming the first Black woman in U.S.

How your neighborhood voted in Georgia’s 2026 races

Live precinct results from Georgia's Nov. 3 General Election: Governor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and other statewide races, by neighborhood.

Democrats sweep Georgia statewide offices

Georgia Democrats won control of Georgia’s top elected state offices Tuesday, ending a generation of Republican control....

Georgia voters approve three new amendments to state constitution

Georgia voters approved three new amendments to the state's constitution Tuesday by wide margins.

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

More than 160 years after her ancestors were enslaved in Georgia, the former Atlanta mayor has made history as the first Black woman elected governor.

Rick Jackson supporters gather as election results roll in

Supporters gather for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson as polls close. He was defeated by Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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

Stacey Abrams isn't a candidate this year. But she said she is still working to get more Democrats elected and is excited about the potential payoffs on Election Day.

Jon Ossoff supporters gather as election results roll in

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff rally as election results come in for Ossoff's re-election bid.

Keisha Lance Bottoms elected Georgia governor, a first for a Black woman in US

The former Atlanta mayor overcame an enormous spending disadvantage to defeat Republican Rick Jackson.