Cobb County Board of Elections considering charging for voter challenges

In Cobb County, the Board of Elections is considering a policy that would require individuals who challenge the eligibility of other voters to cover the associated costs.

DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.

What to expect in Georgia's primary runoffs

A southwest Georgia Republican who served a brief federal prison sentence for his actions inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is among those running on Tuesday for a chance to serve in Congress when the state holds primary runoff elections in a handful of U.S. House and state legislative races.

Republican Fulton elections board member suing county over access to records

Julie Adams, a Republican member of Fulton County's Board of Elections, says she won't certifying recent primary results because the elections director is denying her access to key information.

Intersection reopens near Cobb County polling place after gas main break

The intersection reopened early Tuesday morning. Crews worked on the break through the night to make sure repairs were made before the morning rush hour and before polls opened. 

Early voting begins for Georgia's May primary, judicial elections

The high-profile races in May's primary include a challenger to Fulton County DA Fani Willis and multiple candidates vying to be the county's next sheriff.

Georgians urged to request absentee ballots early due to mail delays

Gwinnett County is urging voters to request an absentee ballot for Georgia's upcoming primary as soon as possible to avoid problems due to mail delays.

Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times

Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.

Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state's presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state. 

Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters

A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.

Absentee ballot absent: Homebound Georgia woman unable to cast her vote

A Clayton County woman was not able to vote in Tuesday’s presidential primaries in Georgia because her absentee ballot she requested never arrived.

Who is Jason Palmer? Democrat delivers Biden's 1st primary loss in American Samoa

Jason Palmer, a little-known candidate, beat Biden in the American Samoa Democratic caucus on Super Tuesday – despite having never visited the territory.

Could federal judge end computer voting in Georgia?

Georgians are already voting early in next month's presidential primary, using the same Dominion touchscreen system in place since 2020.