Georgia Elections

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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.

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

The November matchup for Georgia governor is still undecided.

$100M lawsuit filed in battle over Republican governor nomination

A company run by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and his family is suing Rick Jackson, saying his campaign for governor falsely accuses it of operating an illegal casino.

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

People can start voting Saturday in some metro Atlanta counties. Early voting begins everywhere Monday and runs through the end of the week.

Lieutenant governor runoffs expose rifts in both parties

The runup to the June 16 runoffs for lieutenant governor is shaping up to be a battle of style.

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Georgia politicians rake in cash as lawsuits that could stop them drag

A handful of Georgia politicians raked in millions of dollars during the recent legislative session while most elected officials were prohibited from raising money.

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U.S. House District 12: Democrats in runoff vie to challenge Rick Allen

U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, of Augusta, will face the winner of a Democratic runoff as he seeks a sixth term in eastern Georgia.

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U.S. House District 14: Democrats hope they can break through in a rematch

In Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old district, a voting marathon is underway to pick her successor.

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U.S. House District 7: Pair of Democrats advance to suburban Atlanta runoff

Two Democrats are in a runoff battle to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick in a suburban district north of Atlanta.

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U.S. House District 6: McBath seeks 4th term after dropping bid for governor

Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath will run against Republican Kevin Martin in the November general election to represent suburban Atlanta district.

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U.S. House District 5: Williams dominates Atlanta reelection race

Atlanta U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams is expected to cruise to reelection in her overwhelmingly Democratic district.

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Two legislators to face off in November in race for attorney general

Lawyer-legislators Tanya Miller, a Democrat, and Brian Strickland, a Republican, are running for attorney general in Georgia's November 2026 general election.

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PHOTOS: Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms hit campaign trail

Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joined forces in a rally for each other's election bids.

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Feds seek Atlanta judge’s recusal amid sex affair inquiry

The U.S. wants a federal judge in Atlanta to recuse herself from an election-related lawsuit over worries she committed misconduct and is biased toward Democrats.

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Georgia Election Board hires election skeptic as investigator

The Georgia State Election Board hired a rampant voter challenger to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in elections, independent of the secretary of state’s office.

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Landscaper gets second chance at benefits in case against Rick Jackson

A Superior Court judge has given a landscaper another chance for benefits after being hurt while on the job for Rick Jackson, a leading Republican candidate for governor.