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Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson, center, speaks to members of the media during a campaign event at the Monterey Mexican Restaurant, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Doraville, Ga. This is Jackson’s first event after the Georgia Governor Runoff. Also pictured is Georgia insurance commissioner John King, second from right. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Rick Jackson spent tens of millions of dollars on television and cable advertising, dominating the airwaves to win the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

Politically Georgia

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff doubles down on anti-corruption message in reelection bid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's first general election TV ad highlights his bipartisan investigation into Georgia's foster care system and legislation combating child sex trafficking.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Fulton election board dispute goes to Georgia Supreme Court

The dispute over whether Fulton County must seat two Republican-backed members to its election board is headed to the state’s highest court.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

2026 Georgia Voter Guide

VOTER GUIDE

Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

From candidate profiles to answers for frequently asked questions, we have your guide to this year’s election with Georgia Votes, our 2026 Voter Guide.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson

Georgia election: Here’s who will be on the ballot in November

Latest results for Tuesday’s primary runoff races across Georgia

Opinion and Voices

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

In the 1970s, the YWCA offered dance classes for young girls, including this class in Harrisburg, Pa. (Courtesy of the YWCA)

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, citizens must reflect upon the past but also take action to amplify the stories of all Americans.

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life

Americans can find inspiration in Georgia's story as citizens celebration the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago.

Georgia’s tax debate: Raise sales taxes to lower property taxes?

Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles

Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028

Georgia’s special legislative session ends with no redistricting

Georgia Republicans move to keep touchscreen voting to head off election mess

Georgia Democrats block sales-for-property tax swap

More AJC Politics

Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100

Elsie Hand has been a mayor, bank vice president, country music promoter, and longtime political aide and booster. She turns 100 on July 4th as America celebrates its 250th.

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, citizens must reflect upon the past but also take action to amplify the stories of all Americans.

Michelle Mickens settled her lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District for nearly $300,000. (Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center)

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

The teacher accused the school system of violating her First Amendment rights.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

Georgia launches protection program for domestic violence survivors

Participants in Georgia’s “Safe at Home Program” will get an alternate address to use in place of their residential address on many state and local government records.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Ossoff challenges Collins to three debates in Senate race

It appears that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, will debate at least once headed into the November election.

GUEST COLUMN

America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life

Americans can find inspiration in Georgia's story as citizens celebration the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago.

Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down

Georgia ethics chief who won record-setting fine against group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is stepping down.

Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson hosts his first event post runoff

Here’s how Rick Jackson spent $108 million in the Republican race for governor

Rick Jackson spent tens of millions of dollars on television and cable advertising, dominating the airwaves to win the Republican nomination for Georgia governor.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand

Three Supreme Court rulings in rapid succession on Tuesday instantly jolted the political landscape heading into Georgia’s 2026 elections.

Fulton seeks state millions for mental health

Stalking claims lead to temporary protective order against Fulton manager

Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson is prohibited from getting close to a neighbor in their Roswell subdivision. His attorney says Anderson has done nothing wrong.