Resignations over fraud charge, others lead to wave of special elections

Name: Resignations over fraud charge, others lead to wave of special elections
Uploaded: 2026-01-06T23:18:24Z
Description: Georgia is facing a wave of special elections as a series of legislative resignations—including the recent departure of state Rep. Karen Bennett under federal indictment—leave several seats vacant ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Georgia is facing a wave of special elections as a series of legislative resignations—including the recent departure of state Rep. Karen Bennett under federal indictment—leave several seats vacant ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Posted January 6, 2026 6:18pm EST