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One of Trump’s ‘pit bulls’ resigns from State Election Board

Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

Here’s who is running in Georgia’s primary runoffs

Here’s when early voting starts in Georgia’s 2026 primary runoffs

Trump administration to investigate MARTA after stabbing attacks

Georgia voting overhaul could bring big payday to companies

District attorneys (from left) Sonya Allen, Tasha Mosley, Sherry Boston and Fani Willis, representing Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton counties, respectively, announce a lawsuit against the state's new elections law on June 3, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

DAs seek to block Georgia law making local offices nonpartisan

Politically Georgia

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Burt Jones’ campaign pivots to MARTA safety after deadly attack

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican candidate for governor, pledged that if elected he would deploy Georgia State Patrol troopers to MARTA when needed to keep people safe.

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Gas tax debate revives 2022 playbook in Georgia governor’s race

Keisha Lance Bottoms is seizing on Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to let Georgia’s gas tax suspension expire, framing the move as a pocketbook test for her Republican rivals.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Georgia Democrats project unity as GOP battles intensify

While Republicans scrap for their party’s nominations through runoff debates and fresh infighting, Georgia Democrats are trying to make the most of their head start.

Your Politics Team

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Adam Beam

Adam Beam is the deputy politics editor.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Greg Bluestein

Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Riley Bunch

Riley Bunch is an enterprise reporter covering the impacts of politics and policy on everday Georgians.

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Caleb Groves

Caleb Groves is a general assignment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics team and a Kennesaw State ...

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Chris Joyner

Chris Joyner is the politics editor.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Shannon McCaffrey

Shannon McCaffrey is the managing editor for politics and business.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Tia Mitchell

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy is the AJC's senior political columnist.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

David Wickert

David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues.

2026 Georgia Voter Guide

VOTER GUIDE

Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates

From candidate profiles to answers for frequently asked questions, we have your guide to this year’s election with Georgia Votes, our 2026 Voter Guide.

Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia

4 to compete in runoff to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor

Opinion and Voices

PATRICIA MURPHY

Sorry, liberals. Jon Ossoff isn’t running for president.

He’s JB Pritzker in a JFK package. Gavin Newsom without the homeless crisis. Mayor Pete, but employed. But don't expect Georgia's Sen. Jon Ossoff to run for president.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Mike Collins’ staff problems start at the top

Winning at all costs is coming at a cost for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his Senate campaign after backlash to a vulgar social media post.

Readers write

The Georgia Legislature disrespects state employees; $1.776B lawfare fund isn’t meant for Trump’s victims; and America's global leadership is on the line, our readers write.

Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments

Georgia voting overhaul could bring big payday to companies

DAs seek to block Georgia law making local offices nonpartisan

Kemp’s gas tax suspension helped - but prices rose anyway

Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax will return Wednesday

Sports betting industry backs Georgia legislators as it seeks legal gambling

More AJC Politics

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Andrew Clyde launches push to impeach an Atlanta federal judge amid scandal

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is drafting impeachment articles against an Atlanta-based federal judge allegedly reprimanded by a judicial conduct panel.

One of Trump’s ‘pit bulls’ resigns from State Election Board

State Election Board member Janice Johnston resigned from the election rulemaking board on Thursday.

Here’s who is running in Georgia’s primary runoffs

Dozens of Democrats and Republicans are on the ballot for Georgia's primary runoffs.

Officials gather for annual Faith & Freedom luncheon

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Competing claims swirl as Kemp stays on sidelines of GOP governor’s race

The Republican governor has not endorsed anyone in the GOP primary to replace him. But a new ad from Rick Jackson makes it seem like he has.

Insurance commissioner candidates make their pitch to Democrats in runoff

Democrats must choose between a long-term politician who is in the midst of a campaign ethics probe and an insurance industry veteran with no political experience.

Robb Pitts calls out Brian Kemp for his transportation appointments

The Fulton County Commission chair says the Georgia governor’s appointments are not representative of the area. Seven of the eight people Kemp appointed are white.

Georgia voting overhaul could bring big payday to companies

Voting machine companies have bolstered their lobbying efforts in 2026 as lawmakers have debated how votes are counted and the future of Georgia's voting machines.

Keisha Lance Bottoms leads as Democrats scramble for second runoff spot for governor

Here is what you need to know about voting in Georgia’s runoff elections

Georgia is one of seven states that require a runoff when no candidate gets a majority of the vote.

DAs seek to block Georgia law making local offices nonpartisan

District attorneys for Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties challenge a Georgia law that could make it harder for Democrats to hold on to power in the region.

As Georgia’s gas tax pause ends, here’s what motorists can expect to pay

Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.