Photos: Georgia election parties

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Photos: Georgia election parties

Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledges supporters after being re-elected at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown is Marty Kemp, Brian’s wife. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock addresses supporters at his election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker waves to his supporters after he spoke during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, speaks to supporters on election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Abrams has conceded; she called governor Bryan Kemp to congratulate him.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to supporters after being re-elected at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Gov. Brian Kemp walks with his wife Marty before he spoke to supporters after being re-elected at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Gov. Brian Kemp says, “Four more years,” as he speaks to supporters after being re-elected at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown is Marty Kemp, Brian’s wife. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock react to Warnock’s appearance at his election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock walks on stage to address supporters at his election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addresses supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff addresses supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff addresses supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock addresses supporters at his election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker is introduced as he walk on the stage with his wife Julie Blanchard (left) and former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie (right) during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia, offers her speech to her followers as she conceded during the election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Stacey Abrams waves to the crowd after giving her speech during the election night watch party. Abrams has conceded; she called governor Bryan Kemp to congratulate him.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Imani Franklin reacts with emotions as she hears Stacey Abrams's speech conceding her defeat for the second time to the race for governor.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A Stacey Abrams supporter reacts with emotions as she hears Stacey Abrams's speech conceding her defeat for the second time to the race for governor.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams battles some tears as she speaks to supporters during the election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Abrams has conceded; she called governor Bryan Kemp to congratulate him.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mary Kemp, the wife of republican candidate for Governor Brian Kemp, speaks during the Kemp watch party at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown is one of Kemp’s daughters Jarrett Kemp, right. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A supporter of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock cheers as the news reports early leads for Warnock at his election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker react as they watch election result updates during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker waves to his supporters as he walk on the stage with his wife Julie Blanchard (left) and former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie (right) during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock wait for results at Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Ammy Cohen Efron left, and Kristi Merryweather speaks sign language thru the interpreter during the election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

A poll worker exits the Fulton County Elections Warehouse after delivering absentee ballots on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

A poll worker stands in front of a barricade where absentee ballots are being tabulated at Fulton County Elections Warehouse on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

April Graham, right, and Tamara Henson react after seeing the numbers from the screen from the senate and governor race during the election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Poll watchers sit in the tabulation center as poll workers count absentee votes at Fulton County Election Warehouse on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker watch live television during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A volunteer examines a ballot in preparation to be scanned and counted Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the Gwinnett Voter Registration and Election building. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Workers examine ballots with discrepancies on computer monitors Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections building. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

A volunteer examines a ballot in preparation to be scanned and counted Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the Gwinnett Voter Registration and Election building. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Supporters fill the floor during the watch party for republican candidate for Georgia Governor Gov. Brian Kemp at the Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A person holds up a peace sign following Pastor William Murphy singing at U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker pledge allegiance to the national flag during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The scene of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Singer Logan Crosby performs during the watch party for republican candidate for Georgia Governor Gov. Brian Kemp at the Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Bill Hines, of Villa Rica, Ga., wears a U.S. flag inspired tuxedo during the watch party for republican candidate for Georgia Governor Gov. Brian Kemp at the Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Three Georgia flags are shown on the stage for the watch party for republican candidate for Georgia Governor Gov. Brian Kemp at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The scene of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s election night watch party, before attendees arrive, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

The stage for republican candidate for Georgia Governor Gov. Brian Kemp is shown before the watch party at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock arrange themselves for a photo at Warnock’s election night watch party at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com) (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Cathy Woolard, Chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections gives election day updates to the media on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Kay Keng (center) and other supporters pray for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

November 8, 2022 Atlanta - Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker cheer during an election night watch party in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Delivering compact flash cards from 10 different precincts, Quicy Smith, from left, and Taylor Hudley, pass cards to Julietta Henry, deputy director of DeKalb County Elections, in red, as information is accounted for a the chain of custody protocol is conducted at the DeKalb County Elections Office on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Election workers pass compact flash cards as midterm election results start to come in at the DeKalb County Elections Office on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. These votes are absentee ballots that were counted before today’s results came in. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Elections Workers begin to tabulate election results at the DeKalb County Elections Office on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Election workers direct those last minute voters to deliver their absentee ballots at the DeKalb County Elections Office on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Dr. Janice Johnston with the State Election Board, watches as the midterm election results start to come in at the DeKalb County Elections Office on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledges supporters after being re-elected at Coca-Cola Roxy at the Battery, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown is Marty Kemp, Brian’s wife. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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