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A new AJC poll shows that 81% of likely Republican voters across Georgia agree with Trump’s actions in office. (Photo illustration: AJC | Source: Getty)

Georgia Republican voters are still all-in for Trump

A new AJC poll shows that Republican voters in Georgia still overwhelmingly back the president and are optimistic that the nation is heading in the right direction.

CAROLYN BOURDEAUX

Voting Rights Act ruling may challenge Ga. in new and unexpected ways

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the race for governor

AJC poll: Bottoms leads as Democratic rivals for governor hope for runoff

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a big advantage. But about a third of likely Democratic primary voters remain undecided.

No new Georgia political maps for 2026. But the fight for 2028 is coming.

Georgia Republicans are looking to redraw the state's congressional lines for the 2028 elections. Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop is a likely target.

State Election Board rejects paper ballots amid looming voting mess

The State Election Board votes down a proposal that would invoke Georgia's backup voting system: paper ballots filled out by hand.

Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump

PATRICIA MURPHY

Kemp takes the high road on redistricting. Republicans should stay there.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not call a special session to redraw political maps before the 2026 elections, bucking GOP pressure after a Supreme Court ruling.

Brian Kemp rules out canceling primary, using new maps in 2026

Louisiana's GOP governor suspended U.S. House primaries following a Supreme Court decision. But Georgia's governor said he won't do that because early voting has begun.

SENATE RACE

AJC Poll: Collins leads in Senate GOP primary, but most voters undecided

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins has the most support among Republicans participating in the most recent AJC poll, but over half of voters are still undecided as early voting begins.

Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, Derek Dooley and Jon Ossoff.

Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the U.S. Senate race

A survey of poll results from Georgia's Republican race for U.S. Senate.

Secretary of state candidates debate amid looming vote-counting problem

Republicans and Democrats squared off in debates on Tuesday ahead of the May primary elections for Secretary of State.

Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races

Georgia’s May 19 primary (or the June runoff) could effectively decide county races in Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb, where partisan makeups give primary winners a strong edge.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance

Democrats once favored nonpartisan congressional redistricting, but they have put that position aside with Republicans' aggressive gerrymandering push across America.

Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act

The race’s first debate delivered fireworks between Carter and Collins, while Dooley pitched himself as a different kind of Republican.

Democrats, Republicans test campaign messages with ballot questions

Georgia primary ballot measures will shape Republican and Democratic election messages.

Atlanta makes its pitch to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin visited Atlanta on Thursday, with Mayor Andre Dickens proclaiming: "Atlanta represents what the Democratic Party needs now."

State Election Board seeks paper ballots

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.

U.S. Rep. David Scott died overnight at the age of 80. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2025)

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

The Atlanta Democrat was already facing a tough primary. Now, the race shifts to a wide-open special election.