Adam Beam

Adam is deputy politics editor. He started his career covering politics in South Carolina for The State newspaper. He then spent a decade at the Associated Press writing about politics and government in Kentucky and California.

Latest from Adam Beam

What the numbers say about the race to replace Greene

Democrat Shawn Harris faces an uphill battle in next month's runoff for Georgia's deep-red 14th Congressional District.

Derek Dooley rolls out ‘contract’ in U.S. Senate bid

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley is rolling out a five-part pledge meant to underscore his outsider credentials.

Big money pours into Georgia’s special election to replace Greene

A super PAC backed by artificial intelligence companies has pledged to spend $500,000 supporting Republican Clay Fuller.

Rick Jackson sues Burt Jones for defamation amid heated governor’s race

The two Republican candidates for governor have been targeting each other in campaign ads.

Overview of the House chamber during Crossover Day at the Georgia Legislature in Atlanta on Friday. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

6 takeaways from a hectic Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Lawmakers debated sports betting, touchscreen voting systems and Fani Willis ahead of a key legislative deadline last week.

5 things to watch for on Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature

Bills must cross over from one chamber to the other by the end of the day to have the best chance of becoming law this year.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

Jason Esteves jolts Democratic race for governor with first major ad buy

The former state senator has launched a seven-figure ad campaign promising to stand up to President Donald Trump.

Georgia Republicans say Trump’s Iran strikes are still ‘America First’

Some MAGA influencers have questioned the president's attacks on Iran. But Georgia Republicans say the strikes will keep Americans safe.

Rick Jackson looks to AI to give his campaign a country-music boost

The billionaire health care executive used the technology to create a 4-minute biographical music video to share his story with voters.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran show partisan divide among Georgia candidates

Republicans are rallying around President Donald Trump as Democrats warn of the costs of war.