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U.S. House District 14: Deja vu in NW Georgia as voters again head to the polls

In Marjorie Taylor Greene's old district, a voting marathon is underway to pick her successor.

U.S. House District 12: Allen faces primary challenger in Augusta-area race

U.S. House District 7: Clear GOP path for McCormick after fiery town hall

U.S. House District 3: Jack cruises into primary with no Republican opponent

U.S. House District 6: McBath seeks 4th term after dropping bid for governor

Lucy McBath faces no Democratic primary opposition but two Republicans are running to face her in November.

U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 10th Term in DeKalb County

Hank Johnson has two Democratic primary challengers, but is heavily favored to win a 10th term in the U.S. House.

U.S. House District 5: Williams dominates Atlanta re-election race

Atlanta U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams is expected to cruise to reelection in her overwhelmingly Democratic district.

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 vying for state insurance commissioner focus on affordability

The race for Georgia insurance commissioner features five Democrats running to take on Republican incumbent John King.

Democrats, Republicans test campaign messages with ballot questions

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

Lane Southern Orchards features 11,000 acres devoted to peach orchards and pecan groves, as well as strawberries, apples and other Georgia-grown treats. (Courtesy of Lane Southern Orchards)

Two Democrats running to challenge Harper as agriculture commissioner

Two Democrats and an incumbent Republican are vying to be Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture in the May 19 primary election.

Amid ongoing voting turmoil, nine compete for Georgia secretary of state

Here's a look at the candidates for secretary of state running in Georgia's May 19 primary.

10 compete to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor

Seven Republicans and three Democrats are running to replace Burt Jones as Georgia's lieutenant governor.

Four vie to become Georgia’s next attorney general

Georgia attorney general race attracts 4 lawyers pledging to fight crime.

Democrats want to flip the Georgia Legislature. The primary offers a preview.

Republicans have controlled the General Assembly for years, but Democrats are aiming to narrow the gap between them and the majority party during the midterms.

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.