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Election

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Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026 27

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision impacting the Voting Rights Act has received different reactions from Georgia leaders and advocacy groups. Democrats have widely condemned the decision while Republicans call on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to redraw the maps. In the case Louisiana v. Callais, the court’s conservative majority ruled that Section 2 of the law […]

todayMay 1, 2026 19

Image of a polling station with a line of people waiting to vote
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Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting

Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting After record voter turnout of early voting in a primary election on Monday, the Georgia Secretary of State Office released a new tool to allow Georgians to watch voter turnout by party affiliation. Georgia’s Election Data Hub shows active data being reported by voter precincts across the state with a new party breakdown feature. “Transparency is the bedrock of public trust,” […]

todayApril 30, 2026 18

A hand drops a ballot in the 3D Georgia map with the colors of the Georgia state flag on a blue background in a flat design style
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Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout

Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting partnered to host primary election debates on Sunday through Tuesday this week. The debates included candidates running for U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State and other seats that Georgians began voting for on Monday. Republican candidates vying for the chance to beat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in his reelection campaign sparred […]

todayApril 29, 2026 19

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Georgia voters begin early voting ahead of May 19 primaries

Georgia voters begin early voting ahead of May 19 primaries Voters across Georgia will be casting their ballots for the first time today for the May 19 primary elections and general elections. Early voting begins April 27 and runs through May 15, including two Saturdays. Counties can also decide to hold voting on Sunday. Voters can locate their precinct through their My Voter Page or through the Georgia Secretary of […]

todayApril 27, 2026 18

A photo of U.S. Rep. David Scott speaking as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
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Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia congressman, dies at 80

Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia congressman, dies at 80 U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District died Wednesday, according to a statement from his office. He was 80 years old. The Democratic congressman served in Congress for more than 23 years and was running for re-election for a 13th term in the House representing Henry, Clayton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton and Gwinnett counties. Georgia House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, […]

todayApril 24, 2026 16

A hand drops a ballot in the 3D Georgia map with the colors of the Georgia state flag on a blue background in a flat design style
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Georgia counties brace for paper ballots as QR code deadline looms

Georgia counties brace for paper ballots as QR code deadline looms Election officials are advising counties to prepare for a move to hand-marked paper ballots for the November election as a July deadline approaches with no other solution in place. After July 1, QR codes can no longer be used to count ballots due to a Georgia law that was passed in 2024. The 2026 legislative session ended in Georgia […]

todayApril 21, 2026 30

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Calls grow for Kemp to veto bill making some metro elections nonpartisan

Calls grow for Kemp to veto bill making some metro elections nonpartisan Republicans and Democrats are calling for Gov. Brian Kemp to veto House Bill 369, a bill that would make some elections nonpartisan in some metro Atlanta counties. If made law, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties would see a shift to nonpartisan races for district attorneys, county commissioners, tax commissioners and other local offices. The changes would […]

todayApril 20, 2026 14

Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller in a runoff scheduled for April 7. Credit: Respective Campaign Pages.
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Trump-backed Fuller wins GA-14 special election with 56% of vote

Trump-backed Fuller wins GA-14 special election with 56% of vote Nearly 130,000 people came out to vote for the 14th Congressional District special election to choose who will replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene until 2027. Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller won the race against Democrat Shawn Harris with nearly 56% of the vote.  That is a somewhat narrower margin than Greene won the district in 2024. Greene also faced Harris […]

todayApril 9, 2026 24