2026 Georgia election races to watch | List of candidates
There are several races in the 2026 election that are expected to draw attention. This is a running list of candidates.
Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to campaign full time for lt. governor
Republican State Senator John F. Kennedy has resigned his seat in the Georgia Senate as he shifts full time to his campaign for lieutenant governor, according to a press release.
Who will fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat? Another candidate emerges
Another Republican just announced his plans to vie for the soon-to-be-vacated seat after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is resigning.
Fulton County recounts runoff ballots after poll worker allegedly scans multiple votes
A Fulton County poll worker is under criminal investigation for allegedly scanning multiple ballots in the December 2 runoff.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Georgia Republicans back resolution condemning video on illegal military orders
Four Georgia Republicans are among 27 GOP lawmakers backing a resolution condemning six Democrats over the video.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Ethics panel says Burt Jones can loan $10M to gubernatorial bid
The State Ethics Commission has ruled that Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones is permitted to loan his campaign for governor as much as $10 million in personal funds, according to the Georgia Recorder.
Silent prayer rally planned in Atlanta, across U.S. to protest immigration raids
Silent prayer rallies will be held nationwide Saturday to protest federal immigration raids.
$100K payout for fired city manager raises eyebrows in College Park
The city council fired city manager Lindell Miller after only two months.
SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
Pentagon Signal chat leak sparks calls for resignation
A Pentagon report reveals a Signal chat used by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally included a journalist, raising serious security concerns. Lawmakers and military watchdogs are calling for Hegseth to resign, citing the risk posed to U.S. personnel and sensitive operations. The White House and Pentagon are reviewing the situation as criticism continues to grow.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
1600 lbs. of meth recovered in Atlanta FBI bust
Two men were arrested on federal drug trafficking charges in conjunction with the bust after the pair were suspected of using blackberries to hide the drugs. FOX Local follows a press conference on the matter.
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.