Runoffs set in 5 Georgia congressional primaries
Georgia’s next congressional delegation was coming into clearer focus after Tuesday’s voting, with Jon Ossoff winning the Democrats’ Senate primary and at least five House races heading to runoffs. House incumbents won their primaries, including Rep. John Lewis, who was nominated for an 18th term in Congress representing Atlanta.
Georgia’s next congressional delegation was coming into clearer focus after Tuesday’s voting, with Jon Ossoff winning the Democrats’ Senate primary and at least five House races heading to runoffs. House incumbents won their primaries, including Rep. John Lewis, who was nominated for an 18th term in Congress representing Atlanta.
2 Georgia House members lose primaries, others face runoffs
At least two incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 runoffs against primary opponents.
At least two incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 runoffs against primary opponents.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins primary, looks ahead to November race
With the Democratic primary now in his rearview, Jon Ossoff said he has a lot of issues he plans to run on in November.
With the Democratic primary now in his rearview, Jon Ossoff said he has a lot of issues he plans to run on in November.
FOX 5 I-Team tracks who paid for summer travels of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan
Who paid for all of the Lt. Governor's beach trips?
Who paid for all of the Lt. Governor's beach trips?
Trump picks Tulsa on June 19 for return of signature campaign rallies
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Sen. David Perdue hopes to maintain 'outsider' appeal in re-election bid
A day after officially securing the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Sen. David Perdue did his first round of campaign interviews in nearly six years.
A day after officially securing the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Sen. David Perdue did his first round of campaign interviews in nearly six years.
Raffensperger responds to criticism over primary day voting issues
Georgia’s Secretary of State is facing sharp criticism Wednesday for issues during the Primary Election that includes long lines, incorrect ballots, a lack of paper ballots, and the state’s new voting machines to be inoperable.
Georgia’s Secretary of State is facing sharp criticism Wednesday for issues during the Primary Election that includes long lines, incorrect ballots, a lack of paper ballots, and the state’s new voting machines to be inoperable.
GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back his 2016 team
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
Stacey Abrams: GA Secretary of State 'must stop finger-pointing and fix' voting problem
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Georgia House Speaker launches investigation into widespread voting issues day of Primary
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
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.
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.
Congress asked to name post office for late Georgia lawmaker
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
Business leaders intensify push for Georgia hate crimes law
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Concerns over long lines on final day of early voting in Georgia
Long lines on the final day of early voting Friday at some Fulton County locations have raised the concerns among voting rights watchdogs.
Long lines on the final day of early voting Friday at some Fulton County locations have raised the concerns among voting rights watchdogs.
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Georgia business leaders intensify push for state hate crimes law
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Democrats' legislation would overhaul police accountability
Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.
Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.
Bourdeaux back in race for Congress, but Democrat has rivals
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.