State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election

The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.

Justices rule states can bind presidential electors' votes

So-called faithless electors have not been critical to the outcome of a presidential election, but that could change in a race decided by just a few electoral votes.

State Farm Arena set to become largest voting precinct in the nation

Fulton County is partnering with the Atlanta Hawks to create Georgia’s largest-ever voting precinct at State Farm Arena, starting with early voting on July 20 for the Georgia General Primary Runoff Election on August 11.

Georgia measure would stop officials mailing ballot requests

Republicans controlling a Georgia House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would prevent election officials from proactively sending mail ballot request forms to voters ahead of an election.

Election chaos renews focus on gutted Voting Rights Act

When some Georgia voters endured a pandemic, pouring rain and massive waits earlier this month to cast their ballot, President Donald Trump and other Republicans blamed local Democrats for presiding over chaos.

Ethics Commission fines group that backed Stacey Abrams $50,000

A group backing Stacey Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign was fined $50,000 by the state ethics commission for failing to report the money it raised and spent to help her get elected.

FOX 5 VOTER GUIDE: 2020 Georgia Primary

Voter information and guidance for the 2020 Georgia Primary held Tuesday, June 9, 2020. When to vote, where to vote, how to register, and other useful information for Georgians heading to the polls or voting absentee.

Group says wrong date on Georgia absentee ballots sow confusion

A voting rights advocacy group says the fact that the old election date is on absentee ballots could be confusing to Georgia voters.

Super Tuesday: Judge extends Tennessee voting in tornado-hit area

A judge has extended voting hours in a Nashville-area county after four Democratic presidential candidates sued to keep Super Tuesday polls open after tornado damage there.

Influence, money, delegates: Here’s what’s so super about Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday falls on March 3 this time around and nearly 70% of delegates required to clinch the Democratic nomination are up for grabs.

Difference between caucus and primary makes it important for Iowa voters to have 2nd choice

In Iowa, it may be important to have a “second choice” or a backup candidate who you might support during a second round of the caucus, if your favorite doesn’t meet the required 15-percent threshold. 

Gwinnett County sheriff to not seek re-election

Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway is not seeking re-election after 24 years on the job.

Sources: Kemp picks Kelly Loeffler to succeed Isakson in Senate

A GOP political consultant has told the Associated Press that Brian Kemp will appoint Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to fill Johnny Isakson's Senate seat.

Clayton County Election Results: November 5, 2019

Here are the latest results from local elections in Clayton County held on November 5, 2019: