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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who is running for governor, speaks at budget hearings at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. He was sued by the Trump administration for unredacted voter rolls. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Federal judge dismisses DOJ case seeking Georgians’ sensitive voter data

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a case from the Trump administration seeking Georgians' sensitive voter information, ruling it had been filed in the wrong court.

Raffensperger a no-show before state Senate Ethics Committee

Carter, Dooley amass seven-figure accounts in GOP bid to challenge Ossoff

OPINION

Authoritarianism is the real grift. Fighting back is our duty.

Activists continue to push for paper ballots in Georgia ahead of midterms

Activists pushed for hand-marked paper ballots at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, but they're not seeking legislation to ditch the state's touch screen voting system.

Voters side with Gullah Geechee in Sapelo Island zoning referendum

Nearly 85% of voters who cast ballots in a referendum backed Gullah Geechee efforts to halt the construction of large homes on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

OPINION

Ossoff needs to take a harder line on Venezuela, but he hasn’t so far

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro created the chaos in his country that created a humanitarian crisis that led to people like the killer of Laken Riley into the U.S.

Ossoff opens 2026 with $25M war chest in high-stakes reelection bid

The Democrat senator from Georgia said Thursday he raised more than $9.9 million in the final three months of 2025, among the largest hauls in the nation this quarter.

Who qualified for special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat?

A total of 22 candidates, including 17 Republicans, have qualified for the March 10 special election to replace the former GOP representative for Georgia's 14th District.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has asked a federal judge to grant him the same fundraising abilities as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as they both run for governor. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge weighs lawsuit to bypass Georgia campaign contribution limits

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has challenged state laws limiting his ability to raise money. He wants to be able to raise unlimited cash, like Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Former Macon-Bibb commissioner launches lieutenant governor campaign

Democrat Seth Clark, a former Macon-Bibb County commissioner and mayor pro tem, announces his plan to run for Georgia's lieutenant governor against state Sen. Josh McLaurin.

(From left) Fulton County Commissioners Mo Ivory and Marvin S. Arrington Jr. and Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts. (AJC file photos)

Fulton Commissioners Ivory, Arrington to challenge Chair Robb Pitts

The election contests are taking shape for four seats on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in 2026.

Fulton commissioner enters Georgia secretary of state race

Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett formally announced her campaign for Georgia secretary of state Thursday.

Fulton County puts a $435,000 price tag on 2020 records

The Fulton County elections director estimated troves of 2020 election records sought by the State Election Board will cost more than $400,000.

Election year fuels potential for fireworks in Georgia Legislature

Georgia limits campaign donations — except when it doesn’t

It’s a big election year in Georgia, but the rules governing the raising and spending of campaign cash can be confusing.

Stacey Abrams rules out 2026 bid for Georgia governor

Democrat Stacey Abrams says she will not run for Georgia governor.

A free-for-all in Greene’s old district doubles as a GOP identity test

Some two dozen candidates are in the running to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in the U.S. House, with a special election March 10 shaping up to be a free-for-all.

Kemp sets special election for Greene’s seat, launching likely 5-vote marathon

A special election in the 14th Congressional District of Georgia will be held March 10.

Georgia Senate’s 2026 session could double as a campaign preview

With eight senators and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones running for higher office this year, the Senate could be especially political this session.

Ethics Committee reviewing claims U.S. Rep. Mike Collins misused funds

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican who is running for the Senate, is the focus of an Ethics Committee investigation into whether he misused government funds.