Georgia Democrats look to settle statewide races in runoffs
Democrats on Tuesday are settling multiple statewide races and congressional primaries, including three races where Stacey Abrams has endorsed other members of her party that she wants on the ticket as she runs for governor. There are three Republican congressional runoffs, including two in heavily Republican districts. Two Democratic congressional runoffs feature a frontrunner who lost to a Republican in 2020 but wants another shot. Finally, there are 11 state legislative runoffs, including one Republican incumbent and one Democratic incumbent in the state House who failed to win majorities in the May 24 primary.
Democrats on Tuesday are settling multiple statewide races and congressional primaries, including three races where Stacey Abrams has endorsed other members of her party that she wants on the ticket as she runs for governor. There are three Republican congressional runoffs, including two in heavily Republican districts. Two Democratic congressional runoffs feature a frontrunner who lost to a Republican in 2020 but wants another shot. Finally, there are 11 state legislative runoffs, including one Republican incumbent and one Democratic incumbent in the state House who failed to win majorities in the May 24 primary.
Race factors into Dem runoff for Georgia secretary of state
The Democratic primary battle for Georgia secretary of state – the top elections official in a critical swing state – may come down to questions about how party faithful view diversity and the representation of Black women.
The Democratic primary battle for Georgia secretary of state – the top elections official in a critical swing state – may come down to questions about how party faithful view diversity and the representation of Black women.
Kemp endorses Mike Collins in GOP 10th Congressional primary
Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Mike Collins in the primary runoff for Georgia's 10th Congressional District race.
Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Mike Collins in the primary runoff for Georgia's 10th Congressional District race.
Rep. Loudermilk responds to Jan. 6 panel's releasing video showing tour
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection released video on Wednesday of a tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the attack, showing participants taking photos of stairwells and tunnels in the Capitol complex.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection released video on Wednesday of a tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the attack, showing participants taking photos of stairwells and tunnels in the Capitol complex.
Herschel Walker reveals 2nd son he never mentioned publicly
Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker acknowledged on Wednesday that he has a 10-year-old son whom he has not previously mentioned publicly, a disclosure that draws renewed attention to his previous outspoken calls for Black men to play an active role in the lives of their children.
Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker acknowledged on Wednesday that he has a 10-year-old son whom he has not previously mentioned publicly, a disclosure that draws renewed attention to his previous outspoken calls for Black men to play an active role in the lives of their children.
After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance
Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points, former President Donald Trump has an opportunity next week to demonstrate he still has some sway in this onetime Republican stronghold.
Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points, former President Donald Trump has an opportunity next week to demonstrate he still has some sway in this onetime Republican stronghold.
Top Georgia elections official testifies before special grand jury investigating former President Trump
Testimony before a special Fulton County grand jury investigating a host of alleged Presidential election fraud crimes continues this week.
Testimony before a special Fulton County grand jury investigating a host of alleged Presidential election fraud crimes continues this week.
Georgia 10th congressional candidate files complaint over opponent's tweet
Vernon Jones filed a complaint with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office over a tweet sent by opponent Mike Collins' campaign.
Vernon Jones filed a complaint with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office over a tweet sent by opponent Mike Collins' campaign.
Democratic recount doesn’t change Georgia 10th District race
The candidates in a Democratic runoff for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District are still Tabitha Johnson-Green and Jessica Fore, after a recount demanded by third-place finisher Phyllis Hatcher didn’t allow Hatcher to overtake Fore for second place.
The candidates in a Democratic runoff for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District are still Tabitha Johnson-Green and Jessica Fore, after a recount demanded by third-place finisher Phyllis Hatcher didn’t allow Hatcher to overtake Fore for second place.
Report: Former Atlanta Mayor Bottoms tapped as top aide for President Biden
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears to be headed to the White House.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appears to be headed to the White House.
Shortened Georgia runoff poses hurdles for voters, officials
Georgia’s 2021 voting law made changes that drew a firestorm of criticism — bans on giving water to people waiting to vote, a shorter period to request an absentee ballot and strict limits on ballot drop boxes.
Georgia’s 2021 voting law made changes that drew a firestorm of criticism — bans on giving water to people waiting to vote, a shorter period to request an absentee ballot and strict limits on ballot drop boxes.
Stacey Abrams wants to make average teacher salary $75,000 in Georgia
The pay increase would be spread out over four years and cost more than $400 million per year, Abrams' campaign says.
The pay increase would be spread out over four years and cost more than $400 million per year, Abrams' campaign says.
Vernon Jones calls on Georgia to close primaries by party
Vernon Jones, the Republican candidate for U.S. House for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, is urging state lawmakers to pass legislation to end open-primary voting in the state of Georgia.
Vernon Jones, the Republican candidate for U.S. House for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, is urging state lawmakers to pass legislation to end open-primary voting in the state of Georgia.
Democratic state lawmakers call for special session to address gun safety
The chair of the House Democratic Caucus urged Governor Brian Kemp Friday to call a special session to address gun safety laws in Georgia.
The chair of the House Democratic Caucus urged Governor Brian Kemp Friday to call a special session to address gun safety laws in Georgia.
Georgia Democratic lawmakers push for gun law reform at state Capitol
Georgia Democratic lawmakers are urging the General Assembly to pass a ban on semiautomatic weapons and to create new background checks for gun purchases after the recent mass shootings across the country.
Georgia Democratic lawmakers are urging the General Assembly to pass a ban on semiautomatic weapons and to create new background checks for gun purchases after the recent mass shootings across the country.
Stacey Abrams releases endorsements in Georgia Democratic runoffs
Stacey Abrams has announced her endorsements for three major Democratic Georgia runoffs happening later this month.
Stacey Abrams has announced her endorsements for three major Democratic Georgia runoffs happening later this month.
Democrats line up endorsements in secretary of state runoff
The two remaining Democratic candidates in the race for secretary of state have earned some new endorsements ahead of the June 21 runoff.
The two remaining Democratic candidates in the race for secretary of state have earned some new endorsements ahead of the June 21 runoff.
Fulton County grand jury investigating Donald Trump, others back in action
A Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is back in session.
A Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is back in session.
DeKalb elections board postpones primary certification
Election workers started the hand count Sunday and continued Monday, finally wrapping up around midnight.
Election workers started the hand count Sunday and continued Monday, finally wrapping up around midnight.
Some Georgia Democrats voted in GOP contests to block Trump picks
More than 37,000 people who voted in Georgia's last Democratic primary cast ballots in the Republican primary this year - a consequential number for defeating former president Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state.
More than 37,000 people who voted in Georgia's last Democratic primary cast ballots in the Republican primary this year - a consequential number for defeating former president Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state.