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Ossoff blasts Trump at Georgia rally as Senate race heats up Sen. Jon Ossoff held a reelection rally in College Park over the weekend where he criticized President Donald Trump and positioned Republicans as pawns for the ultra-rich. “Now, you remember, we were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. You remember that? But this is a government of, by and for the ultra-rich. It is the wealthiest cabinet ever. […]
Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat Fitz Johnson has officially announced that he is running to take back a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. In November 2025, Johnson, a Republican, faced off against Democrat Peter Hubbard and lost. Hubbard received nearly 63% of the vote. Districts 3 and 5 will be on the ballot this November, and Johnson wants to reclaim his seat. […]
Fulton County moves to reclaim 2020 election records seized by FBI Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week, filing an emergency motion in federal court as leaders warned the investigation could have wide-ranging implications for elections nationwide. County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said during a Wednesday morning news conference at the Fulton County Government Center that the […]
Democrat LeMario Brown heads to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes in a special election of state Senate District 18 and will head to a runoff Feb. 17. Former state Sen. John Kennedy resigned from the seat because he is running for lieutenant governor. Brown will face off against Republican Steven McNeel in the runoff. Early voting begins Feb. 9. Brown recently […]
Ballots set for March 10 special elections in Georgia The ballots have been set for several state elections and one federal election scheduled for March 10. The four elections that are on the docket are state House District 130, state House District 94, state Senate District 53 and U.S. Representative District 14. Although the crowded field for District 14 was decided in mid-January, the final qualifying period for District 53 […]
Georgia committee recommends sweeping changes to election procedures A heavily Republican study committee released its recommendations concerning Georgia’s election procedures. With few details about the committee's findings, the Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures made recommendations that could fundamentally change Georgia’s election system. “Over the past several months, this committee traveled across Georgia, listened to voters, local officials and election professionals and carefully reviewed the information before us,” said Blue-Ribbon […]
(Guest Opinion by Al Pearson) Elections in Georgia: Why They Can Be Trusted Donald Trump’s preoccupation with the 2020 presidential election remains very much alive. In his telling, the Democrats not only stole the 2020 election, they were so “good at cheating” they could do it again in 2026. This reflects a dismal view of human nature in a society where we trust in the honesty, competence and good will […]
Democrat, Republican advance to runoff in Georgia Senate District 18 race A Democrat and a Republican will face off in a special runoff election Feb. 17 for Georgia Senate District 18. Democrat LeMario Brown received the most votes at nearly 37%, and Republican Steven McNeel finished second with 21%. The special election was called shortly after the resignation of former state Sen. John Kennedy, who is running for lieutenant governor […]
Raffensperger sets special elections for Georgia House Districts 94, 130 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced two special elections Wednesday for Georgia House Districts 94 and 130. The special elections for both districts will be held on March 10 with a special runoff election, if needed, on April 7. Early voting will begin Feb. 16. House District 94 covers portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, and House District 130 […]
Jody Hamilton and Shawn "Smith" Peirce are the proprietors of The Politics Bar, a progressive audio show that recreates the spirit of the old neighborhood bar where friends could discuss the news of the day without starting a brawl. Jody is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning media producer, actress, and radio host—daughter of TV producer Joe Hamilton and comedy legend Carol Burnett—who's made her own mark in media through "The Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers," "The Porkchop Playhouse," "From The Bunker" podcast, and her work as executive producer and fill-in host of "The Stephanie Miller Show". Shawn is a long-time national media producer and radio talent who's one of the few producers in U.S. political media to have worked on the left, right, and center, including more than a decade with "The Randi Rhodes Show" and stints producing "The Stephanie Miller Show," "The Bill Press Show," "The Laura Ingraham Radio Show," and "The Steele & Ungar Show" for SiriusXM. The show airs weeknights on progressive radio affiliates nationwide and is available on-demand through podcast platforms and Substack subscription.
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