Credit: Steve Schaefer/AJC
Criticism grows of Jon Ossoff’s vote to restrict ammunition for Israel
The backlash comes as the Georgia Democrat prepares for his reelection campaign in 2026. He is expected to be a top target of Republicans.
Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC
Georgia’s Chris Carr is already running for governor. Is it too soon?
Term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp's camp signaled it might be too early to start campaigning for 2026. But starting sooner has fundraising advantages.
Credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP
Israel vote highlights how Middle East conflict could test Jon Ossoff
Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff because he voted for two resolutions that would have blocked some U.S. arms sales to Israel.
Credit: AJC
Democratic infighting could spell trouble ahead for Georgia U.S. senator
Georgia's new state House minority leader criticized Ossoff for trying to oust state Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams.
Credit: AP
Politicians urge civility after ferocious election battles in Georgia
The 2024 election was brutal on both sides. In Georgia this week, politicians focused on returning to bridge-building in U.S. politics.
Credit: Ben Hendren for the AJC
Debate over releasing Matt Gaetz’s ethics report has echoes of Nathan Deal
U.S. senators, including some in Gaetz's Republican party, said they want to see the report before voting on whether to confirm him as attorney general.
Credit: AJC
Once fierce Georgia rivals could be teammates in Donald Trump’s second term
Doug Collins and Kelly Loeffler had legendary battles during the 2020 special Senate election. But both have been strong supporters of Donald Trump.
Credit: AJC
Donald Trump’s cabinet pick has history of stirring things up in Georgia
Then-Florida congressman Matt Gaetz sharply criticized Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022 for not appointing a Donald Trump loyalist to the U.S. Senate.
Credit: Steve Schaefer/AJC
How the Nikema Williams drama could play out among Georgia Democrats
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is now among those pressuring Williams to resign as chair of the Georgia Democratic Party after Donald Trump won the state.
Credit: Bob Andres/AJC
Georgia House Democrats jockey for leadership after limited election wins
Democrats' new leader will be in charge of rebuilding a political operation that had hoped to see more gains in the most recent election.