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Republican candidates for lieutenant governor of Georgia debated on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Courtesy of the Atlanta Press Club)

Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

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Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races

Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act

Derek Dooley: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Derek Dooley is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Keisha Lance Bottoms is seeking the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.

Buddy Carter: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Buddy Carter is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Democrats, Republicans test campaign messages with ballot questions

Georgia primary ballot measures will shape Republican and Democratic election messages.

Atlanta makes its pitch to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin visited Atlanta on Thursday, with Mayor Andre Dickens proclaiming: "Atlanta represents what the Democratic Party needs now."

State Election Board seeks paper ballots

State Election Board weighs paper ballot options ahead of Georgia midterms

The State Election Board debated a petition calling for hand-marked paper ballots on Wednesday, amid growing concerns about how votes will be counted after a July deadline.

U.S. Rep. David Scott died overnight at the age of 80. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2025)

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat

The Atlanta Democrat was already facing a tough primary. Now, the race shifts to a wide-open special election.

Rep. Carter demands review of Biden-era citizenship approvals

The letter comes in the wake of a DeKalb County shooting spree that left three people, including a DHS employee, dead earlier this month.

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In Georgia’s 11th District, a test of whether past Trump criticism still matters

Two leading Republicans with histories of criticizing Trump are now racing to prove MAGA loyalty in the state’s only open House contest without a presidential endorsement.

Voters to pick winner in Tuesday’s Cherokee County House runoff

Secretary of state candidates weigh in on Georgia election crisis

Many candidates running for secretary of state say Gov. Kemp should call for a special session to address a looming deadline that could place future elections in jeopardy.

Xernona Clayton statue installed at the downtown park

Michael Thurmond: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Michael Thurmond is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Geoff Duncan: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Geoff Duncan is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Derrick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Derrick Jackson is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Rick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Rick Jackson is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Burt Jones: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Burt Jones is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Mike Collins: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Mike Collins is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. senator in Georgia