Georgia Elections

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Georgia bill gives power to State Election Board and enacts its rules

With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, the Georgia Senate Ethics Committee revealed a bill seeking significant election changes.

Trump’s elections order asserts broad power over voting in Georgia and nation

President Donald Trump's executive order for citizenship verification, absentee ballot deadlines and ballot QR codes could have a limited impact on Georgia.

Georgia’s next voting system? Senators seek paper ballots filled out by hand

Georgia senators proposed a bill Tuesday that would replace the state's touchscreen voting system with paper ballots filled out by hand.

Georgia is planning one of the largest cancellations of voter registrations in U.S. history

About 455,000 inactive Georgia voter registrations are scheduled for cancellation this summer. It will be the largest removal since Georgia set a national record in 2017.

‘Are you ready to fight?’ Ossoff channels 2020 energy to launch re-election bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff launched his reelection bid urging supporters to reject the “luxury of despair” as Republicans urge Gov. Brian Kemp to challenge him in 2026.

Ruling ends lawsuit over Georgia election takeovers and ballot photography

A federal judge's ruling leaves intact Georgia voting laws allowing election takeovers, prohibiting ballot photography and banning distribution of food and water.

Stacey Abrams attacked by Trump and Musk for grant she had little to do with

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams didn't receive federal money or play a major role in a $2B federal grant, but she's been attacked by President Trump and Elon Musk.

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Georgia Supreme Court questions State Election Board on last-minute voting rule changes

The Georgia Supreme Court will decide on State Election Board rules that called for a "reasonable inquiry" before certifying results and sought hand counts of ballots.

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Georgia THC drink ban bill threatens burgeoning alcohol alternative

THC-infused drinks are marketed as an alternative to alcohol, but a bill pending in the Georgia General Assembly would ban the beverages across the state.

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Election monitors report well-run 2024 election in Fulton County but seek improvements

An election monitoring team reported Wednesday that Fulton County's elections made significant improvements since 2020, but challenges remain.

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Georgia election bill replaced in late-night maneuver, an attempt to change voting laws

A short elections bill advancing through the Georgia General Assembly is a "vehicle" for bigger potential changes to voting laws.

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How will Georgia be affected if the government shuts down?

Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy discuss the negotiations in Washington.

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Erick Allen wins Democratic primary for District 2 seat on Cobb Commission

Allen, a consultant, captured about 56.7% of the vote to defeat dentist Jaha V. Howard, according to unofficial election results.

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Court upholds Georgia’s deadline for absentee ballot requests

A federal judge ruled against a lawsuit that sought to overturn Georgia's requirement for voters to request absentee ballots at least 11 days before Election Day.

These bills in the Georgia Legislature could affect your wallet, mental health and kids

Lawmakers are moving forward with bills that would affect the lives of Georgians, including tax cuts, school safety and mental health.