Georgia Elections

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Republican lawmakers push for hand-marked ballots in November election

Lawmakers overseeing Georgia's election laws called for a test-run of hand-marked paper ballots this fall, a move away from touchscreen voting.

Insider vs. Outsider: The race for Atlanta City Council president

It’s a sharp choice for voters between Atlanta’s political establishment and change in an election for the second-most powerful position at City Hall.

Automatic voter registration could be in jeopardy in Georgia

Georgia lawmakers will decide whether to roll back automatic voter registration, which has resulted in high numbers of voters but led to some criticism.

Georgia U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter defends RFK Jr. amid CDC chaos

U.S. Rep Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons Island, and former top CDC officials talk vaccines and the state of the agency following the ouster of Director Susan Monarez.

Kemp, Jones reaped big money from companies with an interest in legislation

State elected officials were once banned from raising money during the 40-day legislative session. Leadership committees — a relatively new campaign tool — have changed that.

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Federal overreach undermines Constitution and Georgia state-run elections

Georgia has passed some of the strongest and conservative election laws in the country. There is no need for the federal government to intervene or interfere.

‘Dysfunctional’ State Election Board’s infighting aired to Ga. lawmakers

Georgia lawmakers witnessed a splintered and dysfunctional State Election Board as they consider stepping in to make changes.

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Burt Jones can keep raising unlimited cash in Georgia governor race

A judge dismissed Attorney General Chris Carr’s lawsuit which claimed the lieutenant governor’s PAC gave him an unfair fundraising advantage.

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Democrat’s showing in state Senate election galvanizes both parties

Debra Shigley, the lone Democrat in a seven-candidate race, captured about 40% of the vote, improving on the Democratic candidate who ran in November by 10 percentage points.

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Congressman David Scott faces a new wave of Georgia challengers

Despite the concerns about his health and age as well as facing another tough primary contest, U.S. Rep. David Scott said he will seek another term in the House.

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Judge finds Fulton County commissioners in civil contempt

Board of Commissioners must appoint two Republicans to the county Election Board or pay $10,000 daily fines.

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The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail

Get the latest updates and analysis on the Georgia races for U.S. Senate and governor — the battleground state's most hotly contested races.

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Lawsuits backed by Chris Carr signal his political priorities

Over his nine years in office, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has frequently challenged Democratic presidents and defended Republicans.

State Rep. Tanya Miller announces candidacy for attorney general

Miller said she would refocus the office on preventing scams and fraud instead of on partisan politics.

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Georgia cancels nearly 471,000 voter registrations

Georgia election officials completed the canceling of 471,000 voter registrations this week, removing people who moved away or haven't participated in recent elections.

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Why two top Georgia Republicans were in court fighting over money

Attorney General Chris Carr says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has illegal advantages in raising money as both seek the Republican nomination for the state’s highest office.

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Fulton commissioners defy court order, reject GOP election board nominees

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners defied a court order and refused to appoint two election skeptics to the county elections board on Wednesday.

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Georgia’s mass voter registration cancellation puts some at risk

Georgia plans to cancel nearly 500,000 inactive voter registrations this month. Voting rights groups warn the cancellations include some voters who may still be eligible.

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Judge: Fulton must appoint Republicans to the election board

A judge ordered the Fulton County Board of Commissioners must comply with his earlier ruling and appoint two Fulton GOP nominees to the county election board.

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Judges ask if Georgia’s ban on giving snacks to voters violates free speech

Federal appeals court judges questioned whether Georgia's ban on giving food and water to voters waiting in line is allowed or violates their free speech rights.