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Georgia Elections

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Georgia State Election Board rule on paper ballots fails in tie vote

The State Election Board on Wednesday failed to pass a rule that would establish qualifying circumstances under which Georgia's touchscreen voting system could be eliminated.

Georgia Democrats flip Republican state House seat in Athens area

A Republican state House seat in Georgia was won by a Democrat in a special election.

Raffensperger sues to scrap fundraising laws he says favor Jones in governor’s race

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is challenging Georgia election laws he says give his Republican rival an advantage as they campaign for governor.

Georgia must eliminate QR codes from ballots by July. Is the state ready?

Georgia is running out of time to comply with a 2024 law requiring the removal of QR codes from ballots by July 2026 ahead of the midterm elections.

Advocacy groups challenge Georgia election law in federal court

A federal judge on Wednesday weighed whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging provisions of Georgia's 2024 elections overhaul law.

Roswell, South Fulton select new mayors in runoff election

Runoffs decided more than a dozen local contests in metro Atlanta on Tuesday.

Election Day II: Tuesday’s runoffs will decide local races in metro Atlanta

More than a dozen contests in metro Atlanta, including some races for city council and school board in the city of Atlanta, are being decided Tuesday in runoff elections.

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How the State Election Board hired the former executive director’s wife

Records show the State Election Board's executive director modified job qualifications and hired his predecessor's wife, despite her lack of experience.

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Jason Esteves looks to break out of crowded Democratic field for governor

Former state Sen. Jason Esteves is betting message of hope and opportunity will break through a crowded field for Georgia governor.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones scores another victory over use of campaign cash

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to have scored another victory over Attorney General Chris Carr as the Republican gubernatorial candidates battle over campaign finance issues.

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Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

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Nothing lasts forever: Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene union was bound to end

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been rebuffed by Donald Trump, but this was inevitable given her ambition and realization that Trump and MAGA are in decline.

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Esteves unveils universal child-care plan in bid for Georgia governor

Democrat proposes using lottery reserves to expand pre-K to 3- and 4-year-olds and create statewide child-care access by 2035.

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Raffensperger launches 1st major policy plan with property tax-relief package

The secretary of state and GOP hopeful for Georgia governor wants ‘one predictable system’ for local taxes.

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Is the recent youth movement the Democrats’ future?

Recent municipal elections in metro Atlanta saw encouraging developments from wet-behind-the-ears candidates.

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Meet the democratic socialist elected to Atlanta City Council

Kelsea Bond won a landslide victory in the District 2 race while championing Beltline rail, dense affordable housing and workers’ rights.

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To-do list: Graduate from Clark Atlanta, next be sworn in as mayor

Stockbridge voters elect youngest mayor in the city’s history amid questions about funding of city’s amphitheater.

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State Election Board settles records lawsuit brought by watchdog group

The Georgia State Election Board approved a settlement for a case with American Oversight that alleged the board obstructed access to public records.

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AJC analysis: Southwest Atlanta voters hand council presidency to Overstreet

An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis of the vote found Marci Overstreet dominating the Southwest Atlanta votes.

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Special election set in December for two state House seats

Voters in two Georgia House districts will have special elections in December.