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Senate vote rejecting health subsidies sets up Georgia’s 2026 race
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff voted to extend health insurance subsidies, while his Republican rivals oppose it.
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Could Georgia’s 2026 statewide races be runoff free?
The Libertarian Party of Georgia is having trouble qualifying for the ballot. Without their candidates, statewide races would likely be settled on Election Day.
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What we learned from a Democratic win in an Athens House seat
Eric Gisler will represent House District 121, which covers south Athens, Watkinsville and portions of Oconee County.
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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.
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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner
Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Retired lawmaker, dentist face off in Georgia Senate special election runoff
Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce go head-to-head in a runoff next week after being the two top vote-getters in last month’s six-way special Senate election.
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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.
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John F. Kennedy resigns Senate seat to focus on lieutenant governor’s race
The Macon Republican is one of six state lawmakers running for Georgia's No. 2 job in 2026. He is the only one to step down so far.
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Firebrand state senator running for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat
State Sen. Colton Moore, R-Trenton, announced plans to seek the 14th District seat, although it wasn't clear whether he will run in a special election or in November.
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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.