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A supporter of paper ballots reacts as board members listen during a State Election Board meeting at Dawson County Government Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

State Election Board weighs paper ballot options ahead of Georgia midterms

The State Election Board debated a petition calling for hand-marked paper ballots on Wednesday, amid growing concerns about how votes will be counted after a July deadline.

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat

Rep. Carter demands review of Biden-era citizenship approvals

In Georgia’s 11th District, a test of whether past Trump criticism still matters

Secretary of state candidates weigh in on Georgia election crisis

Many candidates running for secretary of state say Gov. Kemp should call for a special session to address a looming deadline that could place future elections in jeopardy.

Michael Thurmond: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Michael Thurmond is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Jason Esteves: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Jason Esteves is seeking the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.

Geoff Duncan: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Geoff Duncan is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Derrick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Derrick Jackson is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

Keisha Lance Bottoms: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Keisha Lance Bottoms is seeking the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.

Rick Jackson: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Rick Jackson is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Burt Jones: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Burt Jones is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in Georgia.

Derek Dooley: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Derek Dooley is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Mike Collins: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Mike Collins is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. senator in Georgia

Buddy Carter: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Buddy Carter is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

Can Keisha Lance Bottoms avoid overtime in the Georgia race for governor?

The Democratic front-runner faces a make-or-break decision: Spend now for a first-round win or brace for a costly runoff.

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs

Monday is your last chance to register to vote before the May primary

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the May 19 primary elections for U.S. Senate, governor and other offices.

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Can Brian Kemp’s Derek Dooley gamble pay off?

The Georgia governor’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate and instead get behind the former University of Tennessee football coach has peeved some of his fellow Republicans.

The money race: House incumbents lead in Georgia, with one exception

Candidates in some of Georgia’s most competitive congressional races have begun to lap the field in fundraising.

Georgia Democrats take the stage — and play it safe. Here are the takeaways.

Georgia's top Democratic candidates for governor didn't take big swipes at each other during a televised debate just over a month away from the primary.