Georgia braces for 'wave' of special elections following legislative resignations
Georgia faces a surge of special elections in 2026 following the resignations of Marjorie Taylor Greene and state representatives Karen Bennett and Lynn Heffner.
Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Georgia voter data lawsuit draws intervention from voting rights organizations
Voting rights groups move to intervene in DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted Georgia voter records.
Georgia election board deadlocks, blocks push for wider paper ballot use
State Election Board rejects paper ballot rule on a 2-2 vote over concerns it exceeds the board’s authority.
Democrat Eric Gisler claims narrow win in long-held GOP state House district
Democrat Eric Gisler holds a roughly 200 vote lead in a historically Republican Georgia House district.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia’s 2026 midterm election may thrust battleground state into national spotlight
Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race is expected to dominate the political landscape with crowded fields in both parties.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Fulton County voters heading to polls Dec. 2 for runoff election
Fulton County voters will return to the polls Tuesday for municipal runoff elections that will decide several key local races.
Derrick Jackson launches bid for governor with focus on Georgia families
State Rep. Derrick Jackson says he is running for governor to focus on Georgia families, health care and affordability.
Runoff election in Fulton County | Where and when to vote early
Early voting for the Dec. 2 runoff runs Nov. 22 through Nov. 26 across Fulton County.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
East Point Mayoral Runoff Election | Meet the candidates
East Point residents will soon decide who will be their next mayor: newcomer Keisha Chapman or veteran member of council Joshua Butler.
Thomas Worthy speaks on leadership, traffic plans in tight District 7 runoff
Only 51 votes separate Thomas Worthy and Thad Flowers in Atlanta’s District 7 runoff race.
Jayden Williams elected as youngest mayor in Stockbridge history at 22
Born and raised in Stockbridge, Williams said he’s ready to lead and hopes voters will focus on his vision for the city rather than his age.