Georgia Politics
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Washington ExaminerFormer Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor outright on Tuesday. The victory positions her to face the Republican nominee in November.
foxnews.comCollins and Dooley Advance to Georgia GOP Senate Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will face each other in a June 16 runoff for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. A third candidate, Rep. Buddy Carter, was eliminated in Tuesday's primary.
nypost.comGeorgia GOP Governor Primary Heads to June Runoff Between Jones and Jackson
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced from Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. The winner will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
Nbc NewsKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor by winning more than 50 percent of the primary vote. She will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or healthcare executive Rick Jackson in the November general election.
abcnews.go.comGeorgia Republicans Choose Nominee to Challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republicans hold a primary Tuesday to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. The contest features Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter, and political newcomer Derek Dooley.
ABC NewsGeorgia Republicans Hold Primary to Choose Senate Challenger to Jon Ossoff
Three candidates are competing in Tuesday's Republican primary for the chance to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The winner will need to overcome recent Democratic strength in statewide races.
Nbc NewsGeorgia Senate Primary Tests Influence of Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. The primary is set for Tuesday with no candidate expected to reach a majority, leading to a June 16 runoff. Kemp has endorsed Dooley and campaigned with hi…
Washington ExaminerGeorgia Republicans Head Toward Senate Primary Runoff With Ossoff
Georgia's Republican Senate primary is days from voting with no candidate expected to reach 50 percent, setting up a June runoff among Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley. Polling shows Collins in the lead while Ossoff has raised more than $14 million in the fir…
Usa TodayGeorgia Governor Calls Special Session on Congressional Maps
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a proclamation Wednesday for a special legislative session beginning June 17 to redraw state electoral maps following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. The changes, which will not affect the 2026 elections already underway, are set…
alternet.orgGeorgia Gubernatorial Candidate's Company Supported Refugee Resettlement Group
A company owned by a Republican candidate in Georgia's gubernatorial primary previously listed support for Friends of Refugees, an organization involved in resettling Syrian and Afghan refugees. The candidate's campaign responded that the group assists those entering the country…
yahoo.comGeorgia Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, called a special session of the legislature focused on redistricting for the 2028 elections. He also requested lawmakers delay changes to the state's election system that could cause disarray in the midterms. The New York Times reported the dual act…
Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw State Electoral Maps
The governor signed a proclamation convening the Georgia General Assembly for a special session starting June 17 to revise electoral districts for the state legislature and U.S. House following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The April 29 decision found that a Louisiana congressiona…
The GuardianRoyal Opera House Urges Intervention in Case of Georgian Singer Jailed for Seven Years
The Royal Opera House has called for the release of Paata Burchuladze, a 71-year-old bass singer imprisoned in Georgia since October. He received a seven-year sentence last week on charges of leading a coup against the government. Burchuladze was arrested after participating in p…
foxnews.comAbsence of Endorsement Shapes Georgia Republican Senate Primary
With early voting underway, Georgia Republican voters will select among three candidates for the Senate nomination on May 19. The president has not endorsed in the race, unlike in Kentucky where an endorsement was issued the previous week. A political science professor said the d…
AxiosFederal Judge Denies Fulton County Request to Return Seized 2020 Election Materials
U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul Boulee ruled Wednesday that Fulton County, Georgia, failed to meet the legal threshold to force the return of 2020 election materials seized by the FBI in January. The judge noted defects in the FBI affidavit but found they did not rise to the level…
Nbc NewsDOJ Subpoenas Contact Information for Fulton County 2020 Election Workers
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Fulton County, Georgia, for detailed information on election workers from the 2020 presidential election. The subpoena, issued last month, seeks names, positions, addresses, emails and phone numbers. Fulton County has filed a motion t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGeorgia Democrats Establish Campaign Operations Center for Governor's Race Before Primaries
Georgia Democrats have established a war room to counter Republican candidates in the governor's race, focusing on key issues like costs and health care. The move comes days before early voting begins in the state's open primaries. An election forecaster recently shifted Georgia…